Police
used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a group of protestors affiliated
with the National People's Power (NPP) party at the Ibbanwala Junction near
Town Hall earlier today.
According to
eyewitnesses, the protestors had gathered to demonstrate against recent
government policies, including the increase in fuel prices and the rising cost
of living.
The police responded to
the protest by using tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. The
situation quickly turned chaotic as protestors and police clashed, resulting in
injuries and arrests.
The NPP has been
critical of the government's economic policies, which they claim have caused
hardship for the working class and marginalized communities. The protest today
was just one of many demonstrations organized by opposition parties and civil
society groups in recent weeks.
The police have defended
their actions, stating that they were necessary to maintain law and order and
prevent the situation from escalating further. However, the use of force has
been criticized by some as an infringement on the right to peaceful protest.
The incident has once
again highlighted the ongoing tension between the government and opposition
parties over economic policies and the impact they are having on the country's
citizens.
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