Protest in Talawakelle

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A tense situation had been reported in Talawakelle following a group of people blocked the railway line halting the Colombo-Badulla train this afternoon.

The protest had been launched following a man going missing after a Police chase.

The man had reportedly jumped into the Kotmale reservoir in Talawakelle, when the Police chased him.

Although initial reports said that the Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd, Police media unit in Colombo denied the report.

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Desomond Jeromme Sunday, 01 February 2015 06:08 PM

Why Police chased that man who jumped into Kotmale resoviour? Is he a thug? or an innocent man?

Mm Sunday, 01 February 2015 06:28 PM

The police still acting as they did during the previous regime! Someone should clean them up too, especially the police spokesman who lies threw his teeth!! Fed up of seeing his face on TV!

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