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Lankadeepa regional journalist receives death threats

00:00 Mar 6 2023 Manampitya, Polonnaruwa

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On 06th March, Lankadeepa regional journalist Nimal Jayarathne in Manampitiya in
Polonnaruwa district received a phone call from an unknown phone number threatening to kill
his wife and son demanding him to report on a treasure trove incident at the historical
Dimbulagala Aranya Senasanaya. He lodged a complaint regarding the threat at the
Manampitiya Police station in Polonnaruwa district. He has previously reported similar
incidents in the area.
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