The Police Media Spokesperson’s Office says the police have commenced investigations into an assault that had allegedly been carried out by former minister Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan in Valachchenai.
Accordingly. statements have been recorded from the victims and witnesses.

A  conflict over the ownership of a thirteen-acre plot of paddy land in Valachchenai had led to this attack.

Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna had allegedly assaulted two individuals who worked at the paddy field.

It was revealed that the real owner of the paddy field  is in hiding in Matale. This information came to light when he made a statement to the police on Sunday.

The owner stated that the former minister is attempting to take hold of the land. According to the  police media spokesperson’s office former minister Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan has been asked  to report to the Valachchenai Police.

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