Maligakanda Court issues order against protesters

August 11, 2023 at 2:25 PM

The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has issued an order preventing a group of protesters from entering certain parts of Maradana during a planned protest march to be held today. 

According to the Police, a court order has been issued against 11 respondents, including Parliamentarian Sarath Fonseka, Venerable Pagoda Vijithavansa Thera, and journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedara.

The court order issued based on a request by the Police prevents the protesters from entering or marching along Deans Road, Maradana Road, T.B. Jaya Mawatha, Technical Junction and other areas in and around Maradana. (NewsWire)