Situation at Weeraketiya intensifies. Two shot dead

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As islandwide anti-government protests grow evermore intensified upon the brutal assault on the peaceful demonstration in GotaGoGama, many people have damaged property, including the residences of several Ruling Party MPs and local politicians in a move to quench their rage.

Meanwhile, two were killed by shooting in Weeraketiya area, where a group of protesters barged into the Weeraketiya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman’s residence.

Reportedly, five other persons were injured and hospitalised.

MIAP

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