UNP clash: Twenty two arrested

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Twenty two suspects had been arrested by the Matara police in connection with the shooting incident between two groups of UNP supporters in Matara yesterday.

15 suspects surrendered to the police this morning and while seven other had been arrested by the police.

Southern Provincial Councillor Gayan Sanjeewa, former Mayor of Matara Municipal Council Upul Nishantha, Southern Provincial Council member Nalin Abegunawardana, Nuski Ibbal, Devinuwara UNP organiser H. R. Wimalasiri, Opposition Leader of the Matara Local Council Lionel Kodikara were among the arrested.

At least seven people were injured during a clash between two factions of the main opposition UNP in Matara yesterday.

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dias Sunday, 06 October 2013 07:43 AM

These are thugs who disturb ordinary people, they must keep in Remand for sometime. How people can bring palls and hammer on the street ,these scenes disturb the Commonwealth Leaders. If parliament members and other political leaders act like this, what is the freedom we are experiencing in this country. They must be punished severely. This a criminal offense.

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Proud Srilankan Sunday, 06 October 2013 08:01 AM

If Ranil leaves the party there will be no more trouble. He should go or kick him out once and for all.

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Calistus Jayatilleke Sunday, 06 October 2013 08:15 AM

An apt name for the party would be "Hoo N Pee"

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Surain Lal Sunday, 06 October 2013 12:31 PM

Ranil has now become thug too

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Anthony Fernando Monday, 07 October 2013 01:21 AM

All the people around the world saw openly through the vaious TV Channels which showed the faces of the thugs who assaulted a peaceful demonstration held in Matara. Actually speaking the police could have arrested the said thugs who standing with poles at the Matara Town bodhiya, who went forward and attacked vehicles and the people. At least now we are happy the Sri Lanka police are trying to regain their lost prestige, by looking at the TV footage photos and arresting these thughs

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Wonder of Asia Monday, 07 October 2013 09:32 AM

White washing.

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