A tense situation reportedly occurred near a fuel station at Vishvamadu, Mullaitivu last (18) night, due to a heated exchange between the residents and a group of military men.
To control the situation, the Military opened fired in the air and two people were taken into military custody and later handed over to the Police.
Several people were reportedly injured during the event and the Puthukkudiyiruppu Police are conducting further investigations.
MIAP
