Police says protesters removed from Presidential Secretariat: Nine arrested

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At least nine persons had been arrested and several others were injured during a tense situation that prevailed early this morning at the Galle Face protest site when the security forces removed the protesters near Presidential Secretariat, police said.

The police, with the help of the three armed forces and the STF, proceeded to evacuate the protesters who were staying in the Presidential Secretariat office, its main entrance and around the office in the Colombo Fort.

The arrested suspects aged between 26 and 58, are residents of Kelaniya, Embilipitiya, Ja Ala, Ratnapura, Sevanagala, Wellampitiya, Pitigala, Wadduwa and Nugegoda.

Police said the arrested would be produced in Court today.

Meanwhile, the Crime Scene Investigation Officers (SOCO) and fingerprint analysts will be called at the President's Secretariat to obtain scientific evidence.

The investigations are being conducted under the supervision of the Colombo (Central) Senior Superintendent of Police. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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Comments - 12

nuwan Friday, 22 July 2022 09:40 AM

Good, useless riff raff and drug addicts can’t be allowed to squat in public places

Warren Friday, 22 July 2022 09:59 AM

Well said. If anyone wants to change the system, contest the future general election, enter the parliament and introduce changes through democratic means.

Pramod Jayasinghe Friday, 22 July 2022 11:02 AM

Ya they should be sent to parliment along with nut cases like you.

About Time Friday, 22 July 2022 10:01 AM

Best way to neutralize an aragalaya is to address the root cause of their struggle. Address the shortages and suffering of the citizens. Thereafter it's only empty wessels that make the biggest noise.

No-one can save us Friday, 22 July 2022 10:19 AM

President has commenced his duty in an very auspicious manner by harming the peaceful protesters.

ron Friday, 22 July 2022 10:22 AM

Good job. Keep it up.

Elmo Friday, 22 July 2022 10:36 AM

Don't ever think the match is over, a new test match had started and surely the GF boys and girls win this test match.

Atha Katha Somay Friday, 22 July 2022 10:38 AM

Hereafter, Police

Boru Na Atha Atha Atha Friday, 22 July 2022 10:44 AM

Our country finally go in to flames

Reema Group Friday, 22 July 2022 10:46 AM

Only today, but the buds will crop up with poison weapons next.

B-A-R Friday, 22 July 2022 10:47 AM

We will take this revenge on Ranil very soon, no worries.

TONI Friday, 22 July 2022 11:01 AM

IT FORCIBLY REMOVED, AFTER ATTACKING THEM

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