First election violence : UNP office in Dambulla attacked
The operational office of the United National Party (UNP) in Dambulla has been attacked by an unidentified group, Minister Harin Fernando said, hinting at pre-election violence.
Minister Fernando said the UNP office is located at the residence of former Dambulla Municipality councillor Maya Padeniya.
He further said that the office sustained damage to boards prominently featuring the images of President Ranil Wickramasinghe and the Dambulla Constituency Organizer.
Minister Harin Fernando made the remarks after having visited the site to assess the situation and implement measures to restore order.
He directed the Police to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the perpetrators responsible for this destructive act.
Condemning the opposition’s alleged involvement, Minister Fernando labelled such actions as indicative of their desperation and inability to face challenges gracefully.
He added that authorities have lodged a formal complaint with the Dambulla Police, who are actively investigating the incident.