Tamil Diplomat

East boils after violence in Kandy

Full Harthal was observed in several places in the East protesting the Violence against Muslims in Digena and Theldeniya of the Kandy District. Shops, Government and private offices and schools were closed yesterday in Muslim areas of Baticaloa and Amparai Districts. Transport services also were not provided.

Black and white flags were exhibited in protest on the main Roads. Police, Army and  STF were engaged in security duty. Harthals were held in Addalaichenai, Akkaraippattu, Palamunai, Oluvil, Kalmunai, Maruthamunai, Sainthamaruthu, Sammanthurai and Kattankudy.

Tyres were burnt on the main roads. Log had been laid across the roads to prevent traffic. Protesters were standing around in groups. A terrifying atmosphere prevailed in the areas. Although the STF fired Tear Gas to disperse youth, they did not budge. The protesters were attacked by the security force, around 21 persons were arrested and few motor cycles were damaged,  it is reported.

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