Wasantha Mudalige, the convener of the Inter University Federation, was arrested and jailed a few months ago for causing damage to public property.
Police had set up roadblocks and permanent roadblocks to prevent the Inter University Federation’s march from Pettah to Galle Face Green yesterday. In addition, the university had deliberately set up barricades and closed the roadblocks, knowing that the youth would be injured.
Convener of the Inter University Federation Wasantha Mudalige and others lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) today.
We reported this yesterday stating that the police have no legal authority to do so and that legal action should be taken against those who did so and those who gave the order.