Parliamentary proceeding have been adjourned for 10 minutes following heated arguments in the House over the Rambukkana incidents, Ada Derana reporter said.
Tensions had flared in the Chamber as opposition parliamentarians accused the government of “murdering” peaceful protesters, leading to heated verbal exchanges between opposition and government MPs.
A demonstration in Rambukkana demanding fuel to be supplied at old prices had escalated to clashes between protesters and the police yesterday.
Residents in the area blocked all entry and exit roads into Rambukkana town, as well as the level crossing for more than 15 hours. This obstructed the vehicular movement and train operations on the Main Line.
As a tense situation ensued near the level crossing, the police had fired tear gas to disperse the protesters. Later, as the situation escalated, the police opened fire at them, killing one person and injuring multiple others.
According to reports, 08 police officers have also sustained injuries in the tense situation. The wounded were rushed to the Kegalle Teaching Hospital.
Police curfew was later declared in Rambukkana area and it will remain effective until further notice.
