Journalists arrested during protest not allowed treatment

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Several journalists who were covering the incident in Mirihana were allegedly attacked by the police and security forces yesterday and a freelance video journalist who was attacked was also arrested.

The journalist Sanjeewa Gallage who was assaulted said that he was not allowed to go to a hospital.

Meanwhile, Senior Police Spokesman Ajith Rohana said that journalist has the right to report any incidents and investigations is also underway to identify the reason of attack on journalists during the protest.

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BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 01 April 2022 03:30 PM

Whether journalist or normal citizens, the Police Monkeys have no right to assault anybody. This case should be rigorously investigated and Police Monkeys should be jailed.

joshua Friday, 01 April 2022 03:52 PM

Rajapakshes will roll in their graves for their sins.

Go Live Friday, 01 April 2022 03:54 PM

Free Lance journalist or agent provocaters

Ram Friday, 01 April 2022 04:09 PM

These are instructions from the high ups to keep the journalist away to prevent news

Reza Friday, 01 April 2022 05:29 PM

Para military is being used to intimidate. Shameless govt clinging on like and octopus

Pantha Kumaran Friday, 01 April 2022 06:27 PM

I see no future to our beloved nation. The Rajapakses are totally responsible for this situation. They should go. The more they stay in power is bad for our country.

Mohamed Friday, 01 April 2022 06:54 PM

Shame on Army for this cowardly act. Law enforcement are there to protect the people not to assault them. What a dark day in SL.

Ranaweera Friday, 01 April 2022 07:36 PM

Most of the comments come from those who think they will have a better future with the opposition. Good luck to them. If you join a violent protest then you should expect to get injured.

Ramesh Friday, 01 April 2022 08:18 PM

Murderers get released, journalists got arrested. How to expect any form of justice in this country?

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