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Student attacked in Batticaloa

A Batticaloa university student was assaulted by a group of unidentified attackers, reports Tamilwin.

3rd year student at the Eastern University, Y Amirtharaj is reportedly receiving treatment for injuries sustained from the attack on Monday night.

Student union members implied that the attack may have been connected to upcoming union elections.

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