Three persons coming from an unknown group of individuals who had reportedly assaulted those taken part in the Sathyagraha demonstration that occurred near the Elphinstone Theatre in Mardana last night (03 Feb.) have actually been remanded.While water cannons and tear gas were fired by the Police in efforts to distribute those protesting, another group of individuals is also believed to have carried out an attack on the protesters at around 10:00 p.m.
last night.
A heated scenario then emerged in between the 2 celebrations, following which the Police stepped in, further intensifying the issue.Water cannons and tear gas were subsequently fired at the protesters, while the Riot Squad used batons to force out the protesters.Four protesters were also arrested at the time, and were later on granted bail by the Maligakanda Magistrates Court.Speaking on the event, attorney Nuwan Bopage, who was at the demonstration siet at the time of the incident mentioned that it is clear that the 3 persons who remanded today were, in truth, a group of persons who had actually just recently been launched on bail.
It is clear that these people have taken part in such activities in the recent past, and were brought here in an arranged way , Bopage said, hinting that the attack was a pre-meditated plan.