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Citizens’ right to peacefully protest won’t be hindered: President
Sri Lankan citizens' right to peacefully protest won’t be hindered, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa tweeted a short while ago. He urged the public to refrain from violence as they protest.
“Sri Lanka Police will carry out an impartial & transparent inquiry re the incident at Rambukkana which led to the tragedy for which I’m deeply saddened,” Rajapaksa said with regard to yesterday’s shooting incident in Rambukkana.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa also in a tweet urged protestors to engage in their civic right with equal respect and honour.
“Deeply distressed following the tragedy in Rambukkana. I have every confidence that a strict, impartial investigation will be carried out by @SL_PoliceMedia who've always served #lka with utmost honor. I urge protesters to engage in their civic right with equal respect & honour,”he said.
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