Police arrest 14 J’pura Uni students

Police arrest 14 J’pura Uni students

March 31, 2014   02:54 pm

Fourteen students of the Sri Jayawardenapura University have been arrested by Mirihana Police in connection with an incident which had taken place within the university premises on February 24.

One person was injured and hospitalized following a clash between students and security personnel at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura on February 24.

A group of students from the university hostel had reportedly attacked the security post at the entrance at around 8.10pm with stones and other missiles. 

One security guard was injured from the attack and was admitted to hospital.

The situation was later brought under control while a large number of police personnel were stationed at the university premises.


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