Tear gas used on protesters

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Police used tear gas to disperse JVP supporters heading to Fort from Maligawatta this evening protesting over the recent increase of oil prices, government corruption and wastage. Oil prices were increased at midnight on Saturday by the government. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

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Oyage sudu kella Wednesday, 15 February 2012 01:54 PM

Aiyo..... now the govt will increase the water bill charges, too.

hksunil Wednesday, 15 February 2012 01:59 PM

No price hike of tear gas ?

Bird Eye Wednesday, 15 February 2012 02:19 PM

Something must happen.

FRANNY Wednesday, 15 February 2012 02:49 PM

Is tear gas cheaper that LP gas, I wonder !!!!!

loop Wednesday, 15 February 2012 03:04 PM

Bravo .. at last some come out for the sake of people !

simple sam Wednesday, 15 February 2012 03:23 PM

they might aswel tear gas the whole country with 20million of us!

Rajash Wednesday, 15 February 2012 03:25 PM

I thought there is a water cut

Rizvi Wednesday, 15 February 2012 04:16 PM

Finally they wash Maligawatte road, it was so dirty before, wish JVP protest at Armour st, Grandpass and Hulstdrof area

koko-jumbo Wednesday, 15 February 2012 04:27 PM

WHY DONT WE GET THIS PROPERLY ORGANIZED?

Channa Wednesday, 15 February 2012 05:21 PM

Brains washed with high pressure

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