Kilinochchi school student attacked after reporting local drug activity

<p>A Tamil school student has been attacked and hospitalised after reporting to Sri Lankan police about illegal drug dealing in his local area.</p> <p>The student informed police about activity in his local area when police visited his school to raise awareness about the illegal drug trade and ways to report it.</p> <p>The police used the student’s information to arrest two individuals, following which the student was repeatedly harassed and threatened by local drug dealers.</p> <p>Although awareness and complaints were raised about the threats, no action was taken.</p> <p>On Tuesday the student was attacked by unknown persons, and was admitted to Kilinochchi hospital for his injuries.</p> <p>Police have said they are investigating the attack.</p>