The Peradeniya Arts Faculty Teachers’ Association (PAFTA) have announced a strike from today December 14 to 18 as university officials failed to protect staff.

Accordingly, PAFTA’s members will observe a complete stoppage from all work, including all exam-related activities.

Former Vice Chancellor of the Peradeniya University Prof. Athula Senaratne and his son were assaulted by a group of students near his official residence and hospitalised due to injuries on December 10.