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Court Orders Arrests Over Viharamahadevi Park Protest
Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva ordered arrests for individuals who violated regulations during a protest at Viharamahadevi Park. The protesters, including monks and civil activists, used loudspeakers without permits and obstructed park officials, leading to the court's directive.
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Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva issued the orders to the Cinnamon Gardens Police after considering two complaints filed in connection with the protest held at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo. Police informed the court that Buddhist monks and civil activists had continued their protest at Viharamahadevi Park despite court orders and had used loudspeakers without obtaining the necessary permission.
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