30.9.2008
Kelaniya
Pradeshiya Sabha member of the Sri Lanka's main opposition
United National Party (UNP) Sumangala Samaraweera was
allegedly assaulted by ruling party members this morning
in the council premises.
Samaraweera,
who was severely injured by the attack, has been admitted
to the Colombo National Hospital for treatments.
According
to party sources the attack was due to an internal matter.
They say the attackers are supporters of the Minister
Mervyn Silva, a controversial figure in the ruling party.
One
journalist, who was at the scene when the clash erupted,
also had received injuries.
CP