Student activists, several others arrested for engaging in protests

7 August 2021 12:00 am Views - 142

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya

Police have arrested a group of student activists including the convener of the Inter-University Student’s Federation Wasantha Mudalige and the Chairman of the Sri Jayewardenepura University Students’ Federation Amila Sandeepa in connection with the series of protests during the last few days. 

It was reported that Wasantha Mudalige was arrested by the Thalangama Police while he was on his way after attending a television programme. The Maharagama Police Chief Inspector was seriously injured during a scuffle that broke out during the protest on August 3 near Parliament.


Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said that the drivers of three vans that transported people from various parts of the country to take part in the protest were also arrested for violating travel restrictions.