COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Colombo Additional Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage issued an injunction order with regard to the scheduled protest organized by the United National Party.

According to the injunction order, UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and several others are prohibited from entering into government premises.

In addition, the injunction carries an order prohibiting a demonstration from taking place in a manner that inconviniences the public and disturbs the peace.

The Colombo Additional Magistrate issued the order following a submission made by the Cinnamon Garden Police.

Meanwhile, Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara said the Inspector General of Police summoned all senior police officers and instructed them to deploy maximum security to ensure no violent acts are reported in Colombo.

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