Protests swarm across Nawalapitiya against MR’s return. People arrested

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People of Nawalapitiya gathered in large numbers to form a protest against the arrival of former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who attended the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Electorate Convention in the area today (16).

Heavy police force was deployed to control the protests, leading to escalation and even several arrests.

Among the arrestees are supporters of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), correspondents told LNW.

MIAP

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