Kinniya clashes: 20 suspects arrested
Rasika Somarathna
Twenty suspects were arrested following clashes between two groups in
Kinniya on Sunday night. Two policemen were injured and a vehicle was
damaged in the commotion, the Police said. Two civilians were also
admitted to hospital with injuries.
The law enforcement officials yesterday summoned a meeting attended
by the Government Agent, Police and community leaders of the area to
discuss steps to quell the situation.
However, later there had been another demonstration by a group of
people demanding the release of the arrested suspects. |