The office of a Grama sevaka in Jaffna district was attacked today, just days after he gave information to the police about gang activity and sword attacks in the area.
Rajathurai Yesuthasan, the GS for Vannar Pannai North-East J/100 division was attacked by a group of 8 men who arrived on four motorbikes.
Furniture and computers were smashed by the men. Mr Yesuthasan managed to escape unharmed.
The police are investigating the incident.
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