Journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama’s residence attacked

Well-known journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama's residence in Piliyandala came under attack as some unidentified elements pelted stones at his house and threw excreta early this morning.

Police said attackers had entered the housing complex, holding the security personnel at gunpoint.

The security personnel on duty at the housing complex told the police that the gang came in a white van.

Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said an investigation is being conducted over the incident with the help of CCTV footage in the area.