Three Tamil students were left unconscious after being attacked by fellow students at Eastern University on Wednesday evening, reports BattiNews and Uthayan.
The three, 20 year old R. Thanancheyan from Koozhavadi, 22 year old R. Vijikaran from Mamangam and 21 year old C. Sabeskaran from Punnaicholai, were led away from their homes at 8am that morning by the attackers, who demanded Rs 1000 from each.
The victims were then taken to backyard of the Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies and forced to consume alcohol and smoke cigarettes that the attackers had purchased using the money, before being attacked further.
All three victims have been admitted to Batticaloa Teaching Hospital. Sabeskaran is understood to be in a serious condition.
Earlier this year, the university's Vanthaarumoolai campus was closed following an attack on Tamil students at a birthday party by Sinhala students, which left 7 Tamil students injured.
The university authorities' decision to suspend the attackers prompting mass protests by Sinhala students who demanded that the suspension be lifted.
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The three, 20 year old R. Thanancheyan from Koozhavadi, 22 year old R. Vijikaran from Mamangam and 21 year old C. Sabeskaran from Punnaicholai, were led away from their homes at 8am that morning by the attackers, who demanded Rs 1000 from each.
The victims were then taken to backyard of the Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies and forced to consume alcohol and smoke cigarettes that the attackers had purchased using the money, before being attacked further.
All three victims have been admitted to Batticaloa Teaching Hospital. Sabeskaran is understood to be in a serious condition.
Earlier this year, the university's Vanthaarumoolai campus was closed following an attack on Tamil students at a birthday party by Sinhala students, which left 7 Tamil students injured.
The university authorities' decision to suspend the attackers prompting mass protests by Sinhala students who demanded that the suspension be lifted.
See related articles:
4 Tamil students arrested in Eastern Uni amidst protests (04 May 2014)
Sinhalese students protest against university shut down, caused by attacks on Tamils (25 Mar 2014)
Tamil undergrads attacked by Sinhalese students (02 Nov 2012)
Eastern Uni students protest against paramilitary backed appointment (10 Jun 2012)