Protesting students tear-gassed near J’pura Uni.

Protesting students tear-gassed near J’pura Uni.

April 3, 2024   05:05 pm

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. 

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