The Prisons Department says that Chamikara Bandara, a former journalist with Neth FM’s investigative program Balumgala, who is currently being held in remand custody, was attacked with a sharp weapon by another inmate at the Kalutara Prison.He sustained an injury to his ear in the incident and was admitted to Nagoda Hospital for treatment before being returned to the prison, it is reported.He is scheduled to be produced before a judicial medical officer today, according to reports.The Prisons Department said that the Kalutara North Police have commenced an investigation into the incident.