Six Tamil political prisoners, who were transferred from Vavuniya prison to Anuradhapura prison in amidst of the recent attacks, have been attacked by prison officials, reported Uthayan on Saturday.
Families of the attacked prisoners told TNA MP P.Airyenthiran that four have been injured severely, with one in a very critical condition. Families state that the injured are yet to receive adequate medical attention.
Expressing concern over the continued attacks against Tamil political prisoners, MP Ariyenthiran called for the attack to be investigated and for the injured to receive treatment without delay.
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