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The claim

Stones were pelted at Minister Nalinda Jayatissa's vehicle convoy at a fuel station in Rajagiriya.

Rating

False

Reviewed by Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

Fact Crescendo found no evidence supporting the allegation of a stone-pelting attack near the Rajagiriya fuel station on 18 March. It reported that Rajagiriya police confirmed no such attack had been reported, and the minister said he travels in a single vehicle rather than a convoy.[S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026