35 University students arrested for ragging

35 students of the Wayamba University College in Kuliyapitiya have been arrested for alleged ragging a student.

The Police Media Spokesperson, SSP Nihal Thalduwa stated that the incident had occurred when the student has protested against the harassment.

Police stated that an earlier complaint was also received regarding a similar incident. 

Police Media Spokesperson stated that accordingly, other students who arrived at the student’s accomadation after the initial complaint was lodged, had assaulted the security guard and the student.

The guard was injured in the attack and has been admitted to hospital, while the arrested students are due to be produced in court today (24).