In a scene of escalating tension, the vicinity surrounding the University of Colombo became a battleground as law enforcement clashed with protesting students, deploying tear gas and water cannons to quell the unrest.
The confrontation unfolded shortly after reports emerged of a road closure in front of the university premises, a result of a demonstration organized by a cohort of university students. The cause and demands of the protest remain undisclosed at this time.
As the protesting students initiated a march, severe traffic congestion gripped the area, exacerbating the situation and drawing attention to the growing unrest.
