19 April 2022 06:45 pm
Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa has confirmed that the police have opened fire in Rambukkana after a group of protestors and police clashed in an attempt to disperse the protestors.
Kegalle Hospital sources said that at least one person has been killed and over 10 injured from gunshot injuries. Two protestors are critical and are undergoing surgery.
SSP Nihal said that the protestors had attempted to set fire on a bouser and a three wheeler and the police had later fired tear gas to disperse the crowds. However the protestors had then hurled stones at the policemen afterwhich the police opened fire.
Several police personnel have also been injured in the clash. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)