Police told to remain calm even if protesting teachers attack them: Minister

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Police have been instructed to remain calm even if the protesting teachers acted violently and attacked the police, following a special order given by the President, Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said today.

He told parliament that there was a time when protesters were baton charged, tear-gassed during the Yahapalana Government and said not a single protesting teacher had been attacked by the Government.

He said a policeman had lost two fingers due to the violent behaviour of the protesting teachers.

"Police have not attacked the protesting teachers and we will not do so at all. The President has given a special order to the police to remain calm even if they were attacked," he said.(Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)

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Chris Friday, 06 August 2021 03:20 PM

Are we to believe that had the minister not told this the police will NOT remain calm? Managing a protest is a part of police duties. cheap publicity Mr Minister dont insult the Police.

vithura Friday, 06 August 2021 03:22 PM

Eh ..... how about military training for teachers?

Observer Friday, 06 August 2021 03:41 PM

Why were they earlier arrested and sent to the Quarantine Centre in the East even after been released by Court

RoaringCreek Friday, 06 August 2021 03:41 PM

Yes, during Yahapalanaya the protestors where baton charged, water sprayed and tear gassed. Please note that there where no white vans.

Ralaharamy Friday, 06 August 2021 10:10 PM

What happened to the Chameleon Namal Kumara, who tried to instigate procession of peaceful teachers?

Wasp Saturday, 07 August 2021 06:54 AM

Oh yes, revenge can come later!!!

N SENA Saturday, 07 August 2021 11:52 AM

YES, YES. IF YOU GET A SLAP ON YOUR RIGHT SIDE OFFER THE OTHER SIDE ALSO

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