Two SLTB buses stoned and shot at in Thanthirimale

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A group of unidentified people had opened fire after pelting stones at two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses which were transporting people from Puttalam to Silawathura at Thanthrimale this morning, police said.

They said both buses were attacked with stones first and then the attackers had opened fire at the buses at the Bogoda area in Thanthirimale, Anuradhapura.

No injuries were reported, police said.

The two SLTB buses belonged to the Kurunegala bus depot.

Police said additional police units have been deployed and the road that was obstructed with burnt tires had been cleared.

Meanwhile, the Center for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) also reported that a convoy of buses carrying voters being obstructed by burnt tires, pelted by stones and shot at by unidentified persons, in Thanthrimale in Anuradhapura.

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joshua Saturday, 16 November 2019 01:03 PM

SLPP goons back at their familiar habits. Few more hours their dreams will be gone.

Cisco Saturday, 16 November 2019 01:03 PM

This is not a good behavior. But my question is why these people are transporting from Puttlam to Manar on election day?

Laksiri Saturday, 16 November 2019 02:42 PM

Rajapakse Rogues in Action

saman Saturday, 16 November 2019 02:44 PM

Maco, what is your action on this. Will you come out and tell the police to shoot them at sight on the head.

Varuna Saturday, 16 November 2019 05:28 PM

They first vote in Puthlum and then got to Vauniya for their second vote... This should stop

George Harry Saturday, 16 November 2019 09:01 PM

The so-called incumbent government's plan of robbing votes by Impersonation failed. Good to hear. People are aware of the rogues playing behind.

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