Tense situation near President’s office, several protesters arrested

A tense situation has been reported after the Police arrested several protesters who had blocked the entrances of the Finance Ministry and the President’s Office in Colombo this morning.

The Police have detained several protesters who had blocked the entrance of the President’s Office in Colombo today. 

Protesters attached to the ‘GotaGoGama’ protest at the Galle Face Green are reported to have blocked two more entrances of the President’s Office resulting in the closure of the Lotus Road.

However, the Police have detained the protesters and have reopened the Lotus Road for vehicular movement. 

Meanwhile, a group of protesters who had blocked the entrance to the Finance Ministry have been dispersed.

The Police said some of the protesters have been arrested and will be produced before courts