An unidentified group carried out an arson attack on the Sarvajana Balaya Party office in the Thavady area of Jaffna around midnight yesterday (13).

The arson attack occurred around 12:50 a.m. and targeted a building that serves as both the residence and the party office of the Jaffna District Chief Organizer, Arun Siddharth. 

Security footage shows two individuals pouring petrol near the entrance of the building before igniting it and fleeing.

A section of the building sustained damage, though no casualties were reported. 

Jaffna Police have launched a full investigation into the motive behind the attack.