A Batticaloa land reform director was shot and injured outside his home on Wednesday evening.
Nesakumar Vimalraj, director of the Batticaloa Land Reform Commission was shot after he was called outside by two unidentified motorcyclists, whose faces were covered by helmets.
Mr Vimalraj was immediately taken to Kaluvanchikudy Hospital, and later transferred to Batticaloa Teaching Hospital for further care.
Locals noted that Mr Vimalraj was a vocal opponent of military land-grabs in the district.
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