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Monday, January 9, 2017
52 arrested, 21 remanded after Hambantota clash
Saturday, January 7, 2017 - 22:30
Police have arrested 52 people over the clash that took place in
Hambantota this morning when crowds gathered to protest the opening of
the Sri Lanka – China Logistics and Industrial Zone (SLCLIZ).
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Chinese Ambassador Yi Xianliang
opened the SLCLIZ this morning and security was stepped up in the area
with Anti-Riot squads coming in from Colombo in anticipation of dissent.
A court order was also issued yesterday barring demonstration or protest
in selected areas and against 26 selected people including Hambantota
MP Namal Rajapaksa to ensure the opening of the SLCLIZ went without a
hitch.
Despite these measures, protestors converged in Hambantota however and
clashed with each other and the Police, hurling rocks and injuring over
20. Tear gas and water cannons were used to ease the situation.
Police have vowed a crackdown on perpetrators and 52 have been arrested
in the aftermath of the clashes. They were produced in court and 21 and
have been remanded. Police say special operations are continuing to
arrest other troublemakers.
