Local media reports that 50 tear gas shells were seized during a search by the police team at his house in Borella.
Colombo, First Published Jul 18, 2022, 5:45 PM IST
A man has been arrested in the case of stealing police tear gas shells in Sri Lanka, where the agitation continues despite the declaration of emergency. The tear gas shells that were being taken to the protest site were intercepted by the police vehicle and abducted. A 31-year-old man was arrested during the investigation conducted by the police. The media reported quoting the police that 50 tear gas shells were found in his house.
A police vehicle was attacked during the July 13 riots at General Junction near Parliament. After thousands of protestors had gathered, policemen who returned here in an autorickshaw with tear gas shells were attacked. A group of protesters blocked the vehicle and attacked the policemen. After that, the gang seized the weapons inside. Then the group left the place with weapons. Some of these tear gas shells are said to have been used in subsequent clashes.
Buddhist priest throws tear gas shell at police
Meanwhile, a police investigation was conducted into the missing tear gas shells. Subsequently, a person involved in the attack on the police car was arrested that day. A 31-year-old man working as a mason in a construction company was arrested. According to reports, he is a native of Obeyshekarapura. Local media reports that 50 tear gas shells were seized during a search of his house in Borella.
Protesters tend to an injured dog after being fired with a tear gas shell
A state of emergency was again declared three days ago in Sri Lanka, where popular protests are raging. A curfew has also been announced in conflict zones. The state of emergency was declared as protesters surrounded parliament and the prime minister’s office to protest the delay in the resignation of the president and prime minister. The Asianet News team reports that a large-scale military deployment can be seen in Colombo as the popular protest has intensified again.
Protesters trying to stop the use of tear gas
Earlier, the protest was held at the President’s palace, office and Prime Minister’s office. Later it was extended to the Parliament building.
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapakse left the country amid popular protests. He escaped in a military plane along with his wife Loma Rajapakse.
Last Updated Jul 18, 2022, 5:45 PM IST
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