The residence of Trincomalee District Parliamentarian M.S. Thowfeeq came under attack following the ferry accident in the Kinniya area.

Thowfeez represents the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress party but later extended support to the government.

A tense situation was reported in the area after the accident claimed the lives of six persons including four children.

19 people were hospitalised following the incident and four of them are in critical condition.