Water cannons used to disperse protesting teachers

28 Feb, 2019

Water cannons were used by the Police to disperse protesting teachers in Battaramulla today.

The protest staged by the Ceylon Teachers Union resulted in heavy traffic being experienced in the area.

The Police later used water cannons to disperse the protest.

The protest later resumed forcing the Police to use water cannons for a second time and also tear gas. (Colombo Gazette)

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