Protesting students tear-gassed near J’pura Uni.

Police have used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting university students near the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

The demonstration had been organized by the students in protest over a Cabinet decision pertaining to private medical universities. 

UPDATE: Meanwhile, tear gas and water cannons have also been used to disperse a group of protesting university students near Moratuwa University, Ada Derana reporter said. 

Students of Moratuwa University had reportedly staged the protest march over the same demands.