The Managing Director and security officer of a Board of Investment – registered apparel factory in the Halpe area in Katana have been physically assaulted by a group of unidentified individuals yesterday.
The Police stated that the Managing Director of the apparel factory who is an Omani national has been admitted to the Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital, while the security officer has been admitted to the Negombo Hospital.
A group of five had illegally entered the factory premises last night and had initially assaulted the security official.
Thereafter, the group had broken into the residence of the Managing Director of the factory located at the factory premises and severely assaulted him.
The factory’s CEO has revealed that the management has been harassed by supporters of a politician from the area on multiple occasions.
Over 300 Sri Lankans are employed at the apparel factory which is the sister company of a famous Omani apparel chain.
The Omani victim has been identified as an investor and Managing Director of the apparel factory who was on an observation visit to Sri Lanka.
The Negombo Police has launched an investigation into the incident. (NewsWire)
