Protest in Talawakelle

1 February 2015 12:18 pm

A tense situation had been reported in Talawakelle following a group of people blocked the railway line halting the Colombo-Badulla train this afternoon.

The protest had been launched following a man going missing after a Police chase.

The man had reportedly jumped into the Kotmale reservoir in Talawakelle, when the Police chased him.

Although initial reports said that the Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd, Police media unit in Colombo denied the report.