Protesters attack the police

Protesters who had attempted to head towards the Finance Ministry at Galle Face this evening attacked the police when they were obstructed using poles and other objects.

Eye witnesses told The Sunday Leader that the protesters led by JVP member Bimal Ratnayake, had attempted push their way through police barricades to head towards the Finance Ministry.

The police however used tear gas and water cannons to prevent the demonstrators from going any further.

The demonstrators later attacked some of the police officers.

3 Comments for “Protesters attack the police”

  1. Gadaphi

    This is the “Start” of Srilankan Revolution for “Freedom” similer to “Libiya”

  2. Citizen

    Difficult times ahead for the government to protect their wrongful character.

  3. kudu

    walk like an egyptian

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