Journalist Shantha Perera attacked at an event

Incident Date: March 31, 2023

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Threat Type: verbal attack

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Incident reference no: 2023/03/04/PA

Mode of threat: In Person

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Current Status: Investigation Start

Source : www.dailymirror.lk

Journalist Shantha Perera attacked at an event to mark the 1st anniversary of the protest held outside the private residence of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Mirihana on March 31, 2022.

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