Police searching for more students

The police have begun investigations into the alleged involvement of another group of university students regarding the incident where students had allegedly entered into the Ministry of Higher Education premises by force and damaged state property.

The Cinnamon Gardens police had informed court that the students currently under arrest are being questioned regarding the matter. The police stated that they intend to arrest the other parties involved in the incident through the information they have uncovered by inquiring the arrested suspects and viewing footage of the protest that led to the unpleasant incident.

The total cost of the damage property amounts to over Rs. 200 000, the police had earlier informed the court.