One dead, 15 injured in clash
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on August 1, 2013 - 9:00 pm
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One person, who was injured due to gunshot injuries during the clash between the army, police and protestors, succumbed to his injuries this evening at the Gamphaa Hospital, sources said.
They said that fifteen more persons are being treated at the Gampaha and Watupitiwala hospital.
Four more persons are currently receiving treatment for gunshot injuries.
Our reporter is currently in hiding, and said that the Army is continuing to assault villagers.
(Courtesy: DM Online)
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