Youth death: Hartal in Embilipitiya

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Shops are closed and black flags have been raised in a protest demonstration underway in the Embilipitiya town following the death of a youth, who was injured during a clash with the Police and later died.

The youth, who was being treated at the Ratnapura Hospital after he fell off a building in Embilipitiya during a clash with the Police, died this morning.

A clash erupted at a house party, when Police visited the premises after neighbours complained of loud noises.

Protesters are demanding the arrest of the Policemen, who were involved in the incident.

Video by Roshan Gunasekara