COLOMBO (News 1st); Traffic came to a standstill in Wellawatte, Colombo on Wednesday (18) afternoon after people took to the streets demanding Kerosene.

Locals obstructed Galle Road from Ramakrishna Mawatha in Wellawatte, demanding they be provided with Kerosene.

A similar protest took place in Horana demanding fuel, as people obstructed the Horana – Panadura Main Road.

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