• In its report, Fort Police said the protest has caused severe traffic congestion and disturbance to pedestrians

By Lakmal Sooriyagoda   

The Colombo Fort Police yesterday filed a facts report pertaining to the public protest which has been continuing in the Galle Face Green area.  

This report (A/21838/22) has been filed under the signature of Fort Police Station OIC reserving their duty to file a fresh B report if the protest turned violent.   

In its report, the Fort Police said the protest has caused severe traffic congestion near the Galle Face Green area and caused disturbance to pedestrians. Police also reported to Court that use of unauthorised loudspeakers has caused noise pollution in the area.