The home of Sajith Premadasa supporter was reportedly attacked with petrol bombs on Sunday night, with less than a week to go until Sri Lanka’s presidential election.
The occupants of the house that was attacked managed to escape with only minor injuries. The owner, however, told police that there were political motivations behind the attack. Locals have told the Tamil Guardian that members of the Pillaiyan paramilitary group, which has been campaigning for Gotabaya Rajapaksa, are rumoured to be responsible for it.
Sri Lankan police are currently investigating.