Fmr. Chairperson for Kelaniya student union attacked - IUSF

December 30, 2012 11:04 am

Former chairperson of the University of Kelaniya student union Suranjith Bandara has been admitted to the Ragama hospital after being attacked earlier today, Inter University Student Federation (IUSF) stated.

IUSF convener Sanjeewa Bandara stated that the former chairperson was attacked at about 2 a.m today while returning to the university hostel after holding a protest, followed by a remembrance program for two students, Sisitha and Janaka, who had lost their lives.

The convener stated that the attack occurred roughly 2 km away from the Kelaniya University. Sanjeewa Bandara suspects that the two people who had attacked the student are security officials.

The police media unit stated that they are looking into the matter.

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