<p>An attempted attack on UPFA MP K Kader Masthan has reportedly left the parliamentarian’s bodyguard hospitalised with injuries to his arm.</p>
<p>The alleged attack happened on Sunday night when the MP was travelling towards Vavuniya town and his vehicle stopped in Pavatkulam for a member of his team to alight.</p>
<p>Masthan’s vehicle was reportedly set upon by a group wielding swords. The MP’s bodyguard sustained a wound to his arm when trying to block the attackers.</p>
<p>The attackers reportedly escaped, and the injured bodyguard was admitted to Vavuniya general hospital.</p>
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