President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has assured that the citizens’ right to peacefully protest will not be hindered.
In a message on Twitter, the President said the Sri Lanka Police will carry out an impartial and transparent inquiry into the shooting incident that occurred in Rambukkana yesterday.
He further said he is deeply saddened by the tragedy that had taken place due to the shooting incident that had occurred in Rambukkana.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa also urged the citizens to refrain from violence as they protest.
One person was killed and several others including Police officers were injured after the Police opened fire at a group of citizens who were protesting in Ranbukkana demanding fuel.
The Police have announced that a Police-level investigation will be conducted into the incident.
The shooting has been condemned by several people, including the opposition leader, the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, and the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, among others. (NewsWire)
