As per reports, following are the latest updates on the protest outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo as of Friday (16 October):
• On Thursday (15 October), the scheduled protest march demanding the immediate release of imprisoned Buddhist monk Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero reached the vicinity of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
• Protesters sought an official commitment from the Presidential Secretary regarding their demand. An official reportedly stated that a decision would be made within one month; however, the protesters insisted on receiving a definite date and stated that they would remain at the site until confirmation was provided.
• A tense situation developed when police attempted to remove a canopy erected by the protesters. Following a police order, the protesters moved the canopy to the side of the road.
• Special police security has been deployed around the Presidential Secretariat. Tensions also reportedly escalated when police asked the protesters to vacate the area, with three people who had expressed support for the monks subsequently arrested.
• On Friday (16 October), protesters are reportedly remaining outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Further protests or confrontations cannot be ruled out if the protesters’ demands remain unresolved.
Categories: Civil Disturbances - Non-political Protests
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