A silent protest was held near the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today when a group of suspects arrested in connection with the attacks on peaceful protesters outside Temple Trees and at Galle Face.
The suspects produced before court today included Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Sanath Nishantha and Milan Jayathilake.
The protesters demanded justice for the victims and also called for the arrest of other perpetrators of the attack who are still at large.
A heavy security cordon was in place outside the court premises when the suspects were produced before court.
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