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Weliweriya clash: another succumbs to injuries

04 Aug 2013 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Another 19 year-old youth has succumbed to his injuries at the ICU of the Colombo National Hospital following the incident in Weliweriya, Police said.

Earlier 17 year-old youth succumbed to his injuries while being treated at the Gampha hospital. More than 30 persons were injured in a clash between the civilians and the army on Thursday during a demonstration by the area people demanding clean water for them.