Journalists covering CDS case attacked

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Several photo journalists and cameramen who were at the Fort Magistrate’s Court premises to cover the case in which Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Ravindra Wijegunaratne allegedly involved in, had been attacked by several men who arrived on motorcycles a short while ago.

CDS Wijegunaratne appeared before Colombo Fort Magistrate this morning, over his alleged involvement in the case of harbouring former Navy officer Prasad Hettiarachchi alias Navy Sampath.

Several journalists had been injured in the incident which took place when the CDS was coming out of the Court complex for the second hearing which was to be resumed at 2.15 p.m.

Video by Prasanna

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Manel Fonseka Wednesday, 28 November 2018 02:20 PM

Here we go again!

Unchikun Wednesday, 28 November 2018 02:22 PM

The midnight drama continues. More to follow. Some may be yellow vans, for a change!

Yahiya Wednesday, 28 November 2018 02:22 PM

back to old stories.

Nimal Wednesday, 28 November 2018 02:24 PM

Jayawewa Gota MR colors

col Wednesday, 28 November 2018 02:25 PM

Here you go .......... country started to change under MR.................no freedom

Kugan Wednesday, 28 November 2018 02:26 PM

Motor crades are gearing up first start with motor cycles then white vans with no number plates on

Jayantha Wednesday, 28 November 2018 02:27 PM

Dan Sapadha

lasantha Wednesday, 28 November 2018 02:28 PM

Aaa haaa... Let the 'GAMES' begin !!!

Sanath Wednesday, 28 November 2018 04:00 PM

The country is now on the reverse gear. More to follow.

SN Thursday, 29 November 2018 12:19 PM

Well done Sira your doing great.Where are all those chandias?

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