Police fail to prevent SLPP mob attack on GotaGoGama

09 May, 2022

By Easwaran Rutnam

The Police watched as Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) supporters moved into “GotaGoGama” in Galle Face and launched an attack.

Several people sustained injuries as the SLPP supporters, armed with poles and other objects, attacked GotaGoGama in Galle Face.

The mob destroyed several tents and other structures erected at Galle Face and also attacked some of the demonstrators.

The Colombo National Hospital said that at least 9 people were admitted to hospital so far following the incident.

The Police formed a human chain to prevent the protesters from entering GotaGoGama.

However, the mob pushed their way past the Police human chain and attacked GotaGoGama.

The Police fired tear gas and water cannons after the mob entered GotaGoGama in Galle Face. (Colombo Gazette)

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