Six hospitilised in UPFA clash

At least six persons were injured and a propaganda party office attacked in a clash between supporters of two pro-government candidates at Walapane on Friday night, a polls observer said.

Mr. Rohana Hettiaarachchi with the People’s Action For Free and Fair Elections (PAAFREL) said the party office belonging to Nimal Peiris from the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) was extensively damaged in the attack that took place around 8.00 pm on Friday. 

The six persons who were injured in the attack were later treated at the local hospital, he said. 

On Thursday at least 10 vehicles were damaged when two UPFA factions clashed at Passyala, and observers fear more such home and home attacks as campaigning for the April eight General Elections picks up.