VIDEO: Borella OIC dies from injuries in Hanwella violence
March 16, 2014 01:23 pm
The office-in-charge (OIC) of the Borella Police Station, Chief Inspector Prasad Siriwardena, who was injured due to the violence at Thunnane on High Level Road this morning has died, Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said.
The police officer was injured when a tree cut down by angry protesters reportedly fell on him, during the protest staged by the residents of Hanwella area today.
He was admitted to the Avissawella Hospital where he succumbed to injuries.
Earlier today police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse an unruly crowd protesting against a factory in Thunnane, Hanwella by blocking the High Level Road.
Residents were demanding the closure of a rubber factory that they claim pollute the water in the area.
Around 20 persons involved in the protest were arrested, SSP Ajith Rohana said.
The protest had cause severe traffic congestion in the area while motorists were advised to use alternate routes.
