An unknown person has assaulted an Army personnel near the Bogaswewa Army Camp in Vavuniya and taken away his firearm yesterday.
Reportedly, the soldier stationed at the Bogaswewa Army camp in Vavuniya was attacked when he was returning to the camp from the checkpoint.
He was admitted to the Anuradhapura Army Hospital for treatment and later transferred to the Vavuniya Hospital.
The stolen firearm was discovered at a house of an Army deserter in the Kekirawa area. Further investigations are continuing.
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