23 remanded over H’tota clash

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At least 23 people, who were arrested on charges of violating court orders and damaging public property, during a protest in Hambantota, were remanded after they were produced in the Hambantota Magistrate Court yesterday.

Police said 21 suspects were remanded till January 09 while another two were remanded till January 11.

A tense situation prevailed last morning when protestors pelted stones at the people gathered for the opening ceremony of the Southern Industrial Zone yesterday. Police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse the protestors. More than ten people including several police personnel were Hospitalised during the incident.

A total of 52 persons were arrested yesterday in connection with the incident.

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Comments - 6

Chux Sunday, 08 January 2017 11:04 AM

Government should be little more aggressive if you want to implement these projects and pls arrest all who played a big role behind and violated the law of the nation

ANTON Sunday, 08 January 2017 11:24 AM

PLEASE CATCH THE OWNER OF THESE BAITS

ANTON Sunday, 08 January 2017 11:25 AM

JUST FOR FREE LUNCH PACKETS AND LIQUOR.

ceylon Sunday, 08 January 2017 11:34 AM

punish these traitors severely for distroying countrys progress for buriyaniarak snd rp 5000. via DM Android App

JAns Sunday, 08 January 2017 11:37 AM

Mr responsible via DM Android App

Lanka Perera Sunday, 08 January 2017 11:38 AM

All out people want are easy govt security jobs with less work....

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