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Former soldier arrested near monks' protest in Colombo
Police have taken a former soldier into custody after he was detained by protesters at a demonstration staged by Buddhist monks at Viharamahadevi Park. The man was found to be carrying concealed weapons when apprehended.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
A former military personnel was arrested on Wednesday evening following his detention near a group of Buddhist monks conducting a protest at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo. Protesters became suspicious of the man's presence at the demonstration site and restrained him before handing him over to law enforcement authorities.
Police confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody based on information provided by the protesters. During questioning, investigators discovered that the man had been carrying two knives—one concealed in his waistband and another weapon on his person.
The circumstances surrounding his presence at the monks' protest site remain under investigation. Police have not yet disclosed details about the nature of the demonstration or the motives behind the man's arrival at the location.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the capital, where various groups have staged protests in recent weeks. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the matter.