Opp. Leader visits assaulted Social Media activist in Hospital

May 12, 2023 at 12:44 PM

Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has visited social media activist Piyath Nikeshala who was reportedly injured in a clash with SLPP former Kaduwela Deputy Mayor Chandika Abeyratne in n Thalangama recently (10).

Both Nikeshala and Abeyratne were arrested while receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital and Mulleriyawa Hospital, respectively.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader MP Sajith Premadasa visited the injured social media activist in the hospital today.

He told the media that it has come to light that the clash had not been initiated by the social media activist and he was a victim of an attack.

MP Premadasa further stated that it was regrettable to observe that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) politicians are allowed to behave in a manner that violates the fundamental rights of people. 

He added that when an SJB -government is elected, necessary legal action will be taken against such politicians who abuse their powers. (NewsWire)