Northern Province Chief Minister C V Wigneswaran has called on the Sri Lankan president to ensure the safety of Tamil students at the University of Peradeniya, following an attack on Tamil students
The parents of Tamil students who were attacked by Sinhalese students met with Justice Wigneswaran on Saturday. Many of the parents were still hesitant to send their students to classes, they said.
Muslim and Tamil students were injured in an attack by Sinhala students last week. Some of those injured are still receiving treatment in hospital.
Shortly after the meeting, Justice Wigneswaran wrote to the Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena and called for greater security for Tamil students at the campus to ensure a conducive atmosphere and enable the students continue their education.
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