Seven injured in reckless lighting of crackers at SJB rally in Kandy

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By Chamil Rupasinghe

Kandy, September 9 (Daily Mirror) - At least seven individuals including five police officers were injured following the reckless lighting of firecrackers during a propaganda rally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in front of the Kandy central market this afternoon.

The injured were admitted to the National Hospital in Kandy.

Police said supporters had lighted crackers haphazardly at several locations in the heart of Kandy city, regardless of the warnings not to do so.

Hospital Director Dr. Iresha Fernando said the injured were admitted to the Emergency Treatment Unit.

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Be productive Monday, 09 September 2024 05:45 PM

Seriously. People have too much time to waste at these political events. No wonder the country is slacking.

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Janaka Monday, 09 September 2024 06:12 PM

Is this the son of Ranasinghe Premadasa? Well, coming events cast their shadow.

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M Fernando Monday, 09 September 2024 06:13 PM

This must be a sign (or proof) of the "RW - AKD Nexus" that Sajith was referring to recently.

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DHA Monday, 09 September 2024 08:44 PM

Crazy Idiots

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Yohan Monday, 09 September 2024 11:03 PM

Future parliament should pass laws banning out door political rallies. Only indoor rallies should be allowed. Also should pass laws banning printing and pasting political posters

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Grace Tuesday, 10 September 2024 02:22 AM

The cost for the treatment should be paid by SJB.

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Gamini Tuesday, 10 September 2024 12:04 PM

Sajith will happily pay it, as it is not his personal money and will also use that as a photo opportunity to show him as a benevolent leader who is considerate of his followers

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lion Tuesday, 10 September 2024 05:16 AM

There was a meeting of NPP in the same venue few weeks ago. Not a single fire cracker was lit even when AKD was getting on to the stage.That is the difference between these two parties.

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senakab Tuesday, 10 September 2024 08:30 AM

people have no idea how to even take precaution when lighting a firecracker, you expect them to vote for you to make a change in a government? oh yes these are the ideal candidates to target,

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