An attack has been launched on the home of free lance journalist Lasantha Wijayaratne in Galle.

The attack had been carried out at his home located at Habaraduwa-Galle this morning (14) by a group of SLPP supporters.

The suspects, an armed group of four with their faces covered ,had caused considerable damage to the house of the victim, and had subsequently assaulted him, lacerating Wijayaratne’s hand.

Following the incident Lasantha Wijayaratne has been hospitalized, due to sustaining heavy blows during the attack.

Lasantha Wijayaratne the author of the book “නාස්තිකාර සංවර්ධනය හා දූෂණය”, attempted to shed light on the alleged acts of corruption believed to have been committed by Gotabaya Rajapaksa during his tenure as the former Secretary of Defense.

The suspects had also threatened the journalist as well as his wife, adding that both of them would be murdered, if Lasantha Wijayaratne continues to publish alleged acts of corruption committed by Gotabaya Rajapaksa through his publications, despite Gotabaya being elected President or not.

Habaraduwa police are conducting investigations.