May 13, Batticaloa: Political office of Sri Lanka's Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) at Palamunai in Batticaloa has been ransacked by a group of thugs this morning.

Few motorbikes and the office equipment were damaged but no one has suffered injuries in the incident, police sources said.

The office is situated adjacent to a residence of a JVP candidate for the recent provincial council election.

According to the police, the group has come around 2.30 am and fled the area after the raid. Fishing gear belonged to the JVP candidate who is also a fisherman have been burnt by the gang, the sources added.