Journalist Radhika Devakumar narrowly escaped death on 8 September after being shot at three times in her own house in Batticaloa. An unknown group of gunmen entered her house and left her severely injured after shooting her in the abdomen, chest and shoulder. Devakumar works as the media secretary for a minister of the Eastern Provincial Council. There have been calls for immediate protection for the journalist and her family.
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Sri Lankan journalist injured in shooting
Journalist Radhika Devakumar narrowly escaped death on 8 September after being shot at three times in her own house in Batticaloa. An unknown group of gunmen entered her house and left her severely injured after shooting her in the abdomen, chest and shoulder. Devakumar works as the media secretary for a minister of the Eastern […]
10 Sep 08
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