Court order against protesters near Bandaranaike statue

July 20, 2022 at 2:09 PM

The public has been prohibited from assembling near the S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike statue near the Galle Face Green in Colombo. 

An order was issued preventing people from assembling around a 50-metre radius distance of the statue.

The court order in this regard was issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate today. 

The S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike statue has been a key landmark during the recent public protests that were held against the former President and his government. (NewsWire)