Tense situation reported outside Jaffna University

A tense situation erupted opposite the Jaffna University last night during a protest staged by the university students against the removal of the Mullivaikal war monument from the Jaffna University premises.

It is reported that the tension spilled over when the protesters attempted forcibly enter the university premises. 

The STF and police personnel were summoned to the site to bring the situation under control. (Romesh Madushanka)