Protesters enter President’s House in Fort

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The protesters who have broken the police baricades at Chatham street in Colombo Fort have entered the President's House a short while ago.

Police used tear gas and water Cannons and opened fired to disperse protesters this morning to prevent protesters from entering.

However, the protesters entered the President's House after putting down the baricades.

However the President has already been vacated from the premises before the protests began in Colombo.

Meanwhile, at least 30 persons including two police officers were injured during ongoing protests and were admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo.(DSB)

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Comments - 19

Sunil Saturday, 09 July 2022 01:24 PM

This man left yesterday

BUSHEL Saturday, 09 July 2022 01:42 PM

He could have resigned earlier with respect serving an example fir the world . Instead he got humiliated

Sri Saturday, 09 July 2022 02:16 PM

That's true, now he would not able to return ever into active politics.What a suicidal political move.

Lion Saturday, 09 July 2022 01:47 PM

Please save my beautiful country from corrupt politicos from now onwards

Punchi Saturday, 09 July 2022 01:52 PM

So sad in 2009 we were dancing in the streets dressed in traditional garb in adulation of our war hero. Today we are breaking into his abode with the intention of vanquishing him, his siblings and extended family. Even if we get rid of him nothing is going to change without drastic structural and political reforms

Karalasingam Sivalingam Saturday, 09 July 2022 01:54 PM

What's next? He is still the president.

Kaleel Saturday, 09 July 2022 02:25 PM

Look Out his hiding place and catch him please boys do kit give up please please

Roisin Saturday, 09 July 2022 02:30 PM

Over 10 years Namal will get elected. Look at the Philippines. People will never change.

Hubert Congreve Saturday, 09 July 2022 02:36 PM

Good news, today we could celebrate Xmas in advance, tomorrow I will arrange a Milk Rice Dansal tomorrow morning. All are welcome.

Victory GF Boys XI Saturday, 09 July 2022 02:41 PM

Last batter Gota is bowled out, not out batsman Ranil had not scored not out (0) but no use, Gota/Ranil XI lost very badly and lost the crucial Test match.

Prof. J.A. George de Silva Saturday, 09 July 2022 02:43 PM

Gota how many times professionals, religious leaders and experts told you to step down with respect but you did not listen and acted like Hitler, now like a stray dog you were put out.

Red Bulls Saturday, 09 July 2022 02:47 PM

Nice lesson our proud Sri Lankan Citizens taught to the Robbers Rajapakshes', this is only a start there are some idiots like Johnstan, Aluthgamage, Rohitha and Kehiliya, Dinesh, Ranatunga and Bandula are in the list along with Ranil.

Meera Saturday, 09 July 2022 02:48 PM

Very good Hard Slap to the Dictator Gota (Hitler-2)

Russel Harmmer Saturday, 09 July 2022 02:52 PM

Finally peaceful protestors patiently waited for this good day and won the trophy with much respect, great indeed.

Roxton Shockman Saturday, 09 July 2022 02:53 PM

Boys

Jean Michel Müller Saturday, 09 July 2022 03:04 PM

Now the people of Sri Lanka should ask themself with the words of John F. Kennedy : Dont ask what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country. STOP CORRUPTION, NEPOTISM, LEARN DISZIPLIN, RESPECT EACH OTHER AND AFTER ALL DONT BE WASTEFUL.

Shanaka Perera Saturday, 09 July 2022 03:20 PM

Why can't police

Mano Manoharan Saturday, 09 July 2022 03:20 PM

Well done Presidents house belongs to the community he can live in prison

පොංගලේ Saturday, 09 July 2022 03:50 PM

Cheers

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