Rahumathulla , the chief Editor of ‘Vaara urikal’ Kathankudi weekly newspaper was attacked brutally by an unidentified group with rods after throwing chillie powder on his face. Because this weekly paper was exposing corruption , frauds and irregularities in Muslim mosques in Katankudy and those districts , the office where the newspaper was produced was on an earlier occasion set on fire .
It is reported that a politician of the area is behind the assault on him. Rahumathullah who sustained injuries due to this attack is taking treatment in the Batticaloa Hospital where he is admitted.
Meanwhile , a media personnel who has been holding various positions in the Sri Lanka Organizations in Matale electorate for 35 years and working as a journalist for 36 years , has because of arrangements made by a Govt. MP representing the Matale district been subject to threats of assault or murder. D B Elkaduwa this targeted victim has lodged a complaint with the Warakapola police.
The complaint has been recorded under reference K .S. E ii 222/111.
Based on instructions from the Govt. Defense Secretary office , after Elkaduwa had informed several divisions , a mobile police vehicle was sent to inquire into details. He had also intimated to the President and the defense secretary about the murder threats , Elkaduwa added.
Source; Lankaenews.com ( http://www.lankaenews.com/English/news.php?id=10714)
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