Police fire tear gas at protesters near Carlton House

Police fire tear gas at protesters near Carlton House

April 4, 2022   04:17 pm

Police have used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters near the Carlton House in Tangalle. 

A group of people had been engaging in a protest near the Carlton House since this morning (04) against the government and demanding solutions to the economic crisis. 

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