Police deploy water cannons to disband NPP Women’s demonstration

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Colombo (LNW): Police deployed water cannons to disband a gathering of demonstrators at the Polduwa Junction in Battaramulla.

The protest, organised by the women’s wing of the National Peoples Power (NPP), commenced near the Parliamentary Roundabout this (04) afternoon, and is currently being held.

The NPP’s women’s wing initiated the protest to highlight various concerns, such as the escalating cost of living, the tax burden on citizens, and other pressing issues affecting the country.

Law enforcement employed water cannons when protesters endeavoured to advance towards Parliament along Parliament Road, according to reports.

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