A brawl erupted between supporters of former minister Rishad Bathiudeen and former state minister Kader Masthan in Vavuniya's Pattanchichur area last night (11 November), leaving two people injured.

The Vavuniya Police reported that the clash broke out following a campaign rally for former state minister Kader Masthan in Pattanchichur, which coincided with a scheduled campaign meeting for former minister Rishad Bathiudeen in the same area. As Bathiudeen and his supporters were traveling to their meeting, Masthan's supporters reportedly attacked the vehicle carrying Bathiudeen, leading to a confrontation between the two groups.

The Vavuniya and Nelukkulam Police intervened to diffuse the situation. During the clash, two individuals sustained injuries and were admitted to Vavuniya Hospital. Several vehicles from both sides were also damaged.

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