Police fire tear gas at protesting students Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters blocking Ward Place and causing a traffic jam. The protest march was organized by the University Student to pressurize the government over several issues within the universities.
However, as the students attempted to march towards the University Grants Commission (UGC), they were stopped by the anti-riot squad and later the police fired tear-gas and water cannon, the reporter added. Severe traffic congestion was also reported at Ward Place and Town Hall areas in Colombo due to the protest.
