Sri Lankan TV raid
Published:Tuesday | January 6, 2009 | 3:38 PM
Gunmen armed with grenades have ransacked offices of the largest private TV station in Sri Lanka.
The attack near Colombo followed some criticism in the state media of the MBC group\'s coverage of recent army gains against Tamil Tiger rebels.
More than a dozen intruders reportedly held guards at gunpoint and shot up equipment, causing extensive damage.
The media minister condemned the attack and has said the president has ordered a full investigation.
Journalists in Sri Lanka have suffered a string of attacks recently. Media freedom groups say intimidation and violence make it one of the most difficult countries in the world in which to report.