COLOMBO (News 1st); A heated situation arose during the protest blocking the 138 bus route on High Level Road at Nawinna Junction on Sunday (8).

News 1st correspondents said that a situation arose between two groups after on side demanded that the protesters leave and open the road.

Police attempted to calm the situation and open the junction again, however, protesters recommenced their protest by blocking the road from the Nawinna Junction demanding gas, the correspondent added.

Residents of Dambulla are protesting at the Mirisgoni-Oya Junction demanding fuel.

The protesters are demanding diesel for tractors.

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