Dozen arrested for protesting near Parliament

4 May 2022 01:16 pm Views - 16143

At least 12 persons who were protesting near Parliament had been arrested by the police a short while ago.

The group of protesters were engaged in a protest along the Jayanthipura Road near Parliament holding banners, supporting the no-confidence motion against the government.

A tense situation also prevailed at the location after police arrested the protesters claiming that they had caused damage and were violating the rights of the MP's. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)