Clash at Kelaniya campus

19 May 2010 12:01 pm

By Supun Dias

The Kelaniya University has been closed until further notice following clashes between two student groups, the police said. However the medical faculty remains open.

The Kiribathgoda Police have been rushed to the scene and students residing in the campus hostel have been issued a notice to vacate the university premises before 8.00 a.m. tomorrow morning.

According to the police, the clash had taken place between students of the Arts and Science faculties. Around 800 students were involved in the clash.

A few students have sustained minor injuries in the clash, the police said.