Four injured in Negombo clash: Residents claimed some group attempted to initiate communal clash

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A gang of mobs who broke into the Mahahunupitiya area in Negombo this evening attacked a group of residents of the area with sharp weapons and set fire to several vehicles, Police said.

They said at least four persons were injured in the incident and were admitted to the Negombo Hospital. A van, three three-wheelers, eight motorcycles and five bicycles were reportedly set on fire, police said.

Meanwhile, the residents in the area alleged that a certain group supported by a area politician attempted to initiate a communal clash following the attack on a leading hotel in Negombo.

The clashes between two groups in Negambo erupted after a group had set fire on the hotel on Monday.

Another group had set fire on the other part of the hotel Tuesday afternoon (10) and the mob had looted the hotel property, police said.

Later, a group allegedly supported by a area politician attacked houses in the area accusing residence of being involved in looting at the hotel.

The police and religious leaders have attempted to prevent the mobs from attacking the residents and the shops.

However, the mobs had caused damages to several properties and also attacked several shops which were closed at that time with sharp weapons. Four persons were injured in the attack.

Meanwhile, the religious communities in the area claimed that there were no communal clashes in the area but was an attempt made by unknown individuals to provoke people to have communal clash.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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Comments - 14

Hartal Tuesday, 10 May 2022 11:21 PM

Gotas cheap tactics .. he is such a low life bugger

Boris Vanculenberg Tuesday, 10 May 2022 11:38 PM

A replica of yesterday's goon attack on unarmed protesters. You know who? The same man behind these hooliganism

Sam Lappen Wednesday, 11 May 2022 07:07 AM

Very bad sign for our island, if this is not controlled by our Police

Dr. M.K. Anton Wickramasinghe Wednesday, 11 May 2022 07:10 AM

Now the world is watching all our events originally created by this ruthless ruling, Gota should step down and a loyal leader should take place his seat.

Old days with political backing is over Wednesday, 11 May 2022 07:25 AM

Boris Vanculenberg,if you know the person,get him arrested

Sambo Wednesday, 11 May 2022 07:45 AM

Peaceful protesters make sure these goons does not penetrate your peace full struggle and loot house and property in the name of democracy. Please be vigil.

Tissa Fernando Wednesday, 11 May 2022 07:46 AM

So , it is OK to destroy the hotel and expect no retaliation attacks. I am afraid that retaliation to yesterday's well planned 100 houses set on fire is to ve expected. Violence begets violence. Triggered by short-sighted SLPP members who are generally stupid.

සංගීතා Wednesday, 11 May 2022 07:52 AM

රට බෙරගත්තා කියාලා උඩබුරුලපූ උන් දැන් රටම මුලු ලෝකෙටම පාවලා දෙනවා.

Ranjith Wednesday, 11 May 2022 07:53 AM

Communal violence we know who is behind these violence for their political agenda and survival let's continue our non violence struggle

Adwani Wednesday, 11 May 2022 07:58 AM

These bastards (the politicians and their stooges) are not aware that, at the end of the day they will never be able to claim back Sri Lanka once it is lost to another nation.

joshua Wednesday, 11 May 2022 08:24 AM

Hallmark of Rajapakshes. They have survived by inciting violence against the minorities and creating a gap between the majority and minority.

Terrence Wednesday, 11 May 2022 08:50 AM

Until the Big Devil is in power all tricks will be used to bring instability to this country

Ralaharamy Wednesday, 11 May 2022 08:58 AM

Do you really want to punish the corrupt politicians? Settle down first, for a stable Government, free of the rogues. Take legal action through Inland revenue Dept, Auditor General and non-patronizing of rogues. This need patience and peace. You can shut them down for good. Don't give room for hooligans to enter your circle.

Johan Wednesday, 11 May 2022 09:25 AM

Normal Lanza is behind THE attack

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