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Mahinda relents on prez powers to placate public; 1 killed in police firing

Scores of protesters teemed the streets and public places of the town on Monday. The demonstration went late into the night

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Supporters of Sri Lankan Opposition, the National People's Power Party, march towards captial Colombo during a protest against Preseident Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Tuesday | Photo: Reuters

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2 min read Last Updated : Apr 19 2022 | 11:47 PM IST

Sri Lankan police on Tuesday opened fire at anti-government protestors in southwestern region of Rambukkana — some 90 kilometers northeast of Colombo — killing at least one person and injuring 12 others, the first death during the ongoing protests over the worst-ever economic crisis in the country's history.

The residents of Rambukkana were protesting at the latest fuel price hike when they clashed with the police.

Scores of protesters teemed the streets and public places of of the town on Monday. The demonstration went late into the night. On Tuesday, the protesters blocked the railway track. When they were asked to clear

Topics : Mahinda Rajapaksa sri lanka Economic Crisis

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