The Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) has condemned the attack on reporters by a security officer attached to Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, in front of Fort Magistrate Courts yesterday (28).
Video evidence showed that three journalists were clearly attacked and obstructed from carrying out their duties.
"Journalists Gayan Amarasekera of Lankadeepa, Indika Handuwela of Derana Aruna and Malith Gamage of Lakbima were disturbed and attacked by a naval officer in civil clothes who identified himself as a security officer of Admiral Wijeguneratne," the SLWJA said today.
Wijegunaratne was remanded yesterday for harbouring the chief suspect responsible for the abduction and murder of 11 youths.
The SLWJA requested president Sirisena to hold a full-scale investigation into the incident as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. They also urged the president to ensure media freedom and the safety of journalists.
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