53 including Kumar Gunaratnam, Duminda Nagamuwa arrested

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A total of 53 individuals including Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Politburo members Duminda Nagamuwa and Kumar Gunaratnam have been arrested for protesting outside the US Embassy in Kollupitiya violating a court order, Police Spokesman SP Jaliya Senaratne said.

He said the suspects are to be produced in the Colombo Fort Magistrate Courts today.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate yesterday issued an order preventing a protest organised by the FSP, condemning the murder of George Floyd, from taking place outside the US Embassy.

The order was requested by the Kollupitiya Police OIC in order to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country. (DSB)

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Citizen Tuesday, 09 June 2020 02:13 PM

Why didn't this apply to Uni students when they conducted protests despite court orders? Why didn't the Hon. Judges who issued the order take action?

Lankan Tuesday, 09 June 2020 02:32 PM

Because some of the Rajapaksha family members live in the USA. SO they are afraid of USA.

Democratic Country Sri Lanka Tuesday, 09 June 2020 02:41 PM

According to our nation people can gather for thondaimans funeral but not to voice their opinions. Where is democracy?

Joshua Tuesday, 09 June 2020 02:44 PM

Very good for these fellows who do not know a court order. Further, how can you protest against Presidents native country?

Chux Tuesday, 09 June 2020 03:08 PM

There are about thousands who lost their jobs these fellows never came to talk about them but for Americans they give their voice??

James Kirimathaya Tuesday, 09 June 2020 04:31 PM

Very good. Don't release them.... these idiots are the trouble makers trying to create un-wanted problems to our Govt.

dickie bird Tuesday, 09 June 2020 09:16 PM

It appears these fellows too following the JVP to earn quich monies for their kitty as the election is round the corner.

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