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Refusing to leave the protest site, protesters said, no matter the court order, the agitation will continue.
The incident occurred on April 19 after police allegedly shot a protestor in Rambukkana.
Protesters and police trade charges of instigating violence first
“Please ensure that there is no interference whatsoever with the witnesses by the police."
The organisation also questioned the timing of the bill.
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