Police informed court that a protest march was organised to commence from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura and proceed to either the Parliament or to Temple Trees.

The Nugegoda Magistrate ordered that police will be permitted to use minimum force to prevent any form of protest or demonstration that disrupts the public.

A heavy security presence was witnessed around the parliamentary complex today.

Our correspondent added that riot police was also included to the security detail that is normally present on a day that parliament convenes.