Maithri’s rally sabotaged

17 December 2014 06:02 am Views - 17906

The stage and decorations for a rally for the Common Opposition Candidate Maithripala Sirisena at Wanduramba in Galle was sabotaged this morning by an unidentified gang.

Police said the unidentified gang has arrived in two defenders, set fire to the stage and decorations with petrol and also damaged a vehicle and speakers.  

Baddegama Pradeshiya Saba member Premalal Liyanage who filed a complaint with the Wanduramba Police also said three individuals installing the speakers are missing.  

Southern Provincial Councilor Bandula Lal Bandarigoda said the three men may have been abducted.

Mr. Sirisena was to address a rally in Wanduramba this evening. (Sajeewa Wijeweera)