Tear gas and water cannons used to disperse protesting Uni students
Posted by Editor on March 19, 2014 - 4:16 pm
Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the university students who were protesting while blocking the road at Colombo Fort.
The students were protesting a host of issues including concerns pertaining to the privatization and free education.
(Courtesy : Ada Derana)
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