Hoarding supporting Kabir Hashim burnt

14 Jul, 2015

A hoarding erected in support of?United National Party (UNP) Kegalle District Leader, Kabir Hashim, was set on fire in Kegalle last night.

Hashim’s office said that unidentified individuals burnt down the?hoarding belonging to Hashim last night.

No injuries were reported, however, Kabir Hashim?s camp has condemned the cowardly attack stating that the opposition are resorting to such tactics as they fear a contest in a free and fair election.

Hashim stressed that his team and the entire UNP election team would continue to adhere to a gentleman?s campaign. (Colombo Gazette)

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