Over ten people and cops injured during H’tota protest

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More than ten people including several police personnel were Hospitalised following the tense situation prevailed during the opening ceremony of the Southern Industrial Zone today, Hospital sources said.

Meanwhile, police sources revealed that several people have been taken into custody with regard to the incident.

A tense situation prevailed this morning when protestors pelted stones at the people gathered for the opening ceremony and police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse the protestors. (Sanath Gamage)

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Selvyn Saturday, 07 January 2017 04:47 PM

In the name of protest nobody has the right to pelt stones at invitees. They must be punished severely and with heavy fines. via DM Android App

Eye witness Saturday, 07 January 2017 11:50 PM

Hired Thugs from Colombo created this mayhem.

rosebud Sunday, 08 January 2017 06:51 AM

What were these people protesting about Are they not interested in their areas development via DM Android App

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