The United National Party has condemned the attack on journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama's home that took place early this morning. In a media statement released today (14), the UNP statement mentioned that one of the key aims in 2015 of the UNP government was to ensure that members of the media were no longer victims of violence. "The UNP is concerned by to the recent attack launched against renowned journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama in the early hours of Monday morning. In 2015 one of the key aims of the UNP Government was to ensure that members of the media were no longer victims of violence.The impunity in which Sri Lanka's media industry was targeted was brought to an end and the country is now enjoying the benefits of media freedom. This attack is a sad reminder of the past that once haunted Sri Lanka," the statement read. Further, the party urged the government to ensure that a swift and thorough investigation to be carried out into the attack and those responsible to be apprehended and held accountable by the laws of the country. "Media freedom is a vital component of a vibrant Democracy and must be protected," the statement concluded.