location: Pathadumbara
notes: An assault in Pathadumbara to a convoy led by opposition leader of the United National Party (UNP). The convoy had been leaving a meeting addressed by President Maithripala Sirisena when it was attacked. About 30 supporters of UPFA Pradeshiya Sabha member U. S. Prasanna halted a bus and attacked it. 9 individuals have been admitted to the Hospital.
target_text: location: Pathadumbara, fatalities: 0