Senior lecturer at the University of Colombo and former Chairman of the Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) Dr. Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri was attacked by a group in Kirulapone on Friday (01) evening.

Police Media Spokesperson ASP Ruwan Gunasekera told media that he was attacked near attending a May Day rally in the area.

 Dr. Dewasiri lodged a complaint with the police in connection to the attack, ASP Gunasekara also said.

 He was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following the attack.