Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says that the protest that was staged near the Fort Magistrate’s Court during former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s court hearing this week is deemed contempt of court.
Addressing the media yesterday, IGP Weerasooriya said that this was pointed out by the relevant magistrate during the court proceedings, as well.
He further said that a probe has been launched into the protest and that a court order has been issued in this regard.
“The process to identify those who had planned the protest is underway. A Police officer was injured due to a bottle being thrown by a protester. The suspect was arrested. We require some time, as we need to identify suspects through photographs and videos. You cannot protest asking for bail, it is considered contempt of court,” he said.
IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya added that an investigation will be conducted into the protest, after which legal action will be initiated. (Newswire/ Image- AFP)
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