Police fire tear gas to disperse Bhikkus’ protest

4 April 2017 05:11 pm - 4 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Police used tear gas and water canon to disperse a protest march organised by the Inter University Bhikkus’ Federation (IUBF) at the Lotus junction, Colombo,Union convener Ven. Tampitiye Sugathananda said.

Earlier, the protestors were obstructed by the police in the Lotus junction by closing down the road between Ceramic junction to NSA roundabout and stroked water cannons and tear gas.

Video by Buddhi

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 4

Magiya Tuesday, 04 April 2017 07:21 PM

Thank you Police. Do not allow these unruly elements to take control the streets giving enormous difficulties to the public.

Sandy Tuesday, 04 April 2017 11:39 PM

Pay taxes like others then the gov can have money to meet your demands

Shelly. Wednesday, 05 April 2017 10:26 AM

If police has got court clearance it should not wait till rioters come to city and block bussy roads. via DM Android App

Mano Wednesday, 05 April 2017 01:07 PM

What a shame.......Yellow robes are loosing their respect..

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Police fire tear gas to disperse Bhikkus’ protest

Comments - 4

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

New Visa procedure implemented

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

Train fails to halt, crashes onto Colombo Fort platform

MIRROR CRICKET

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

SL took minimal steps to punish officials who committed human rights abuses: US report

Iranian President’s visit Sri Lanka withstands western pressure

25 tons of solid waste disposed along Sri Pada route

Temperature rises to ‘Caution’ level

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Army forms committee to probe Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross accident

Indian cricket manager indicted for Legend Cricket League match-fixing allegations