Colombo (News 1st): An individual who had organized a narcotic awareness session in Eheliyagoda, Ratnapura has been assaulted by a woman and her son who are engaged in the narcotics business.

The injured has been admitted to Eheliyagoda base hospital and was later transferred to the Ratnapura teaching hospital for further treatment. Following the incident, the area residents protested against the act and have marched towards the Eheliyagoda Police Station.

They claim that the woman in question is engaged in the moonshine business for the past 6 years.  The woman and her son were later arrested by the Eheliyagoda police.

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