Courtesy Adaderana

Six including the main suspect who assaulted the Ada Derana journalist Atulugama, Bandaragama have been placed under arrest, the police said.

The assault took place this morning (24) when the journalist in question went to Atulugama area to make coverage on Muslim devotees celebrating the Ramazan festival while adhering to social distancing regulations.

The journalist in question, Bimal Shyaman, had initially spoken to the chairman of the mosque association in Atulugama, Najeed Hajjiar Mohamed Najeed.

He had then obtained footages of one of the mosques in the area and as he was set to leave, a group of residents had threatened blocked his way and threatened him. They had also caused damages to his vehicle.

However, another group of persons had assisted the journalist to pull out of the situation.

The Atulugama mosque association’s chairman also arrived at the site to help out Ada Derana journalist.

Bandaragama Police launched an investigation into the incident following the complaint lodged by the Ada Derana journalist.