Police obtain court order preventing protests near Mattala airport

Police obtain court order preventing protests near Mattala airport

October 5, 2017   09:02 am

It has been reported that the Police have obtained a court order preventing MP Namal Rajapaksa and others from conducting protests near the Matala Rajapaksa International Airport tomorrow (6). 

Earlier this month Namal Rajapaksa stated that protests will be conducted against the sale of public lands to foreign investors.

Reports confirm that the Police have opted for preventive measures to thwart such protests.  

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