Several injured in a clash at Maithri rally

3 January 2015 05:41 pm Views - 10529

Several persons were hospitalized following a clash between the supporters of UPFA and opposition common candidate at an election rally of Opposition Common candidate Maithripala Sirisena in Aralaganvila this evening, sources said.

Former North Central Provincial Councilor (UNP) Janaka Samarasinghe was also injured during the clash.

Meanwhile, sources said that gun shots were also fired as Mr. Sirisena leaves the stage at the rally, but no casualties were reported due to the gunshot firing.