At least seven deaths reported : Imaduwa chairman, Police officer among them

May 10, 2022 at 9:29 AM

More deaths and injuries have been reported in the unrest that broke out in Sri Lanka yesterday.

The Police said at least 07 people have died and over 220 people have been injured thus far in the incident. 

The Chairman of the Imaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha A. V. Sarath Kumara has died following an attack on his residence.

The Police said the Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman had died upon admission to the hospital last night. 

Meanwhile, a Police Sub-Inspector has died after a tear gas gun exploded during the unrest near the Temple Trees last night. 

The Police said the 24-year-old Police officer had died after being admitted to the hospital. (NewsWire)