Two Sri Lankan (ITN) journalists injured by Tamil Tiger fire
July 26th 2008
ITN's News Editor Anura Dorakumbura and the Cameraman of the Newsroom Suranga Basnayake came under a mortar attack. Suranga Basnayake was critically injured. The gallant soldiers risking their lives on this occasion carried the two ITN journalists swiftly to a secure place. ITN salutes the war heroes and senior officers providing them leadership for this noble task. Driver G.G.Gunasena's dedication to promptly transport Suranga Basnayake to the Anuradhapura General Hospital is noteworthy. He drove the vehicle at a high speed on rugged roads in the Mullaitivu thick jungles with the intention of immediately transporting them to the Anuradhapura Hospital. The services discharged by the gallant soldiers on behalf of the ITN personnel deserve accolades. Gratitude should be expressed for the cooperation extended by the entire staff and the Director of the Anuradhapura Hospital. Soon after hearing about the incident, Minister Duminda Dissanayake and former North Central Chief Minister Berty Premalal Dissanayake visited the ITN personnel and inquired into their welfare.
Expressing views on the incident, Anura Dorakumbura said on this particular day the troops had planned a strike on a major LTTE bunker and they wanted to get video footage of the attack. However, a Corporal instructed them to evacuate when the attacks were serious. While attempting to vacate the place, they came under a mortar attack and the Cameraman was seriously injured. Anura Dorakumbura vowed to continue the media task with the support of the soldiers, until terrorism was obliterated.
President Rajapakse visited the Anuradhapura General Hospital this morning and inquired into the well being of Cameraman Suranga Basnayake.
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He inquired into the requirements of Suranga Basnayake. The President instructed the hospital authorities to provide immediate treatment. He also gave instructions to ITN and Lakhanda Chairman Anura Siriwardena to fulfill all responsibilities on behalf of him. Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, former Chief Minister Berty Premlal Dissanayake, IGP Jayantha Wickramaratna and many senior military officials were present.
The President also inquired into the well being of soldiers receiving treatment at the Anuradhapura Hospital.
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