‘Death fast’ by Sabaragamuwa students, two admitted to hospital

SATURDAY, 01 JUNE 2013 

The ‘protest fast’ launched on the 28th by four students of Sabaragamuwa University against the arbitrary suspension of student leaders, banning them from sitting examinations and demanding solutions for the burning issues of students in the university has turned to a ‘death fast’ from yesterday (31st). The protestors have abstained from taking food or water say student representatives.

Two students engaged in the ‘death fast’ were admitted to Pambahinna Hospital today (1st) morning and later they were transferred to Balangoda Hospital.

Meanwhile, a large number of students marched to Pambahinna junction today morning and are engaged in an agitation blocking the Colombo – Badulla road say reports.