Namal Karunaratne, Samantha Vidyarathna arrested over farmers’ protest

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All Ceylon Farmers’ Federation National Organiser Namal Karunaratne and former Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Provincial Councillor Samantha Vidyarathna were arrested for organising a protest over the fertiliser crisis, in violation of quarantine laws.

Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said that five persons including Namal Karunaratne and Samantha Vidyarathna surrendered to the Bogahakumbura Police this morning.

They were later arrested and to be produced in the Welimada Magistrate’s Court.

Earlier, five individuals were arrested over unlawful assembly and holding an illegal meeting in violation of quarantine laws.(DSB)

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Joshua Wednesday, 07 July 2021 10:53 AM

The farmers should continue their protest. Let's see how they handle strike by medics.

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N.M. Perera Wednesday, 07 July 2021 11:13 AM

Pandemic....the rescuer.

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Ronnie Bugger Wednesday, 07 July 2021 11:16 AM

The tip of the iceberg, not of the arrests but the avalanche of patriots as king for the head of the pseudo dictator.

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Man Wednesday, 07 July 2021 11:34 AM

Everybody who wants democracy must get together for their freedom.

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Drummer Wednesday, 07 July 2021 11:36 AM

Perahera starting!!!

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