Police fire tear gas at protest near Kelaniya University

Police fire tear gas at protest near Kelaniya University

January 29, 2024   11:55 pm

Police have fired tear gas and water cannons in an attempt to disperse a group of protesting students near the Kelaniya University.

Earlier, police reported that all traffic plying towards Kandy along the Colombo – Kandy main road was blocked due to a protest staged by students of the Kelaniya University.

 

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