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Twelve persons have been arrested for attacking a bus during a tense situation that prevailed in Hambanthota this morning.

The incident had occurred at the Bandagiriyia junction, located along the Hambantota- Tissamaharama road when a protest was staged by residents of several villages, demanding the facilitation of a drinking water supply system. The protestors accused the authorities of ignoring their grievances and the hardships they face due to scarcity of drinking water.  

The angry protestors had obstructed the road despite attempts by the Police to disperse them. This had resulted in a clash between the protesting group and the Police, during which several protestors had attacked a bus that was passing by.  

The Hambantota area HQI and three other police officers have been injured and admitted to the Hambanthota hospital, the Police media spokesman’s office said. (Sanath Gamage)








 

 

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  • Bala Monday, 12 October 2015 03:15 PM

    How come Htota has a Port, a Stadium, an Airport and an International Convention Centre, yet no drinking water. Usual MR lop sided development it seems.

    janaka Monday, 12 October 2015 04:32 PM

    Another example of the uneducated Mahindas disregad of his own supporters?

    Sapu Monday, 12 October 2015 05:17 PM

    A certain ex-president thought that people want Airports ,Ports,stadiums than water

    Mandy Monday, 12 October 2015 05:22 PM

    Small water supply schems have no mega bucks as kick back - so MR not interested.

    TONY Monday, 12 October 2015 05:51 PM

    I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY FOR SO LONG, THE GOVT HAS NOT STARTED TO DESALINATE WATER FROM SEA AND SUPPLY SAFE DRINKING WATER TO RESIDENTS

    Dee Monday, 12 October 2015 11:26 PM

    Bigger projects better return

    xlntgson Tuesday, 13 October 2015 04:42 AM

    Hydrology and agriculture of wet and dry zones! Alternate food habit with rice and yams, never import rice!!


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