The protest march organised by the Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) today (30) started from near Maradana Elphinstone Theatre despite the Police’s repression. The march was organised to demand an end to the repression carried out by the government using the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the release of the arrested activists and was endorsed by many civil activists and movements.
As the Police announced that the protest was illegal as they had not obtained permission from the Police, the protesters demonstrated a strong objection towards the law enforcement officers, leading to a heated exchange.
The protesters were to march to the point of the Fort Railway station but were repressed by tear gas and water canons thrown by the Police near the Technical Junction, Maradana.
Meanwhile, Police Spokesman Thalduwa revealed that 25 people who took part in the protest march were arrested.
MIAP
