A freelance journalist, C Mayuran, was attacked by 5 individuals that ambushed him with a white van in Jaffna today, reported Lankasri news.
The journalist and a friend, C Sivadas, were taken to Jaffna Teaching hospital to have their injuries treated.
Local residents informed the police of the attack, who later announced that 5 people suspects had been arrested.
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