A tense situation was reported near the JVP headquarters in Pelawatte after the Police prevented a group of unemployed graduates from entering the premises.
A group of unemployed graduates had staged a procession to the JVP Headquarters seeking a discussion with government officials.
However, they were prevented from entering the premises, with the location being deployed with heavy Police security.
A tense situation then arose when the Police pushed back at the protesters and moved to remove their banners. (Newswire)
A tense situation was reported near the JVP headquarters in Pelawatte when a group of unemployed graduates was stopped from entering the premises by Police. pic.twitter.com/uhM6tnRQsO
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