Security was earlier beefed up in the area and personnel even resorted to firing tear gas as the number of demonstrators grew
FP Staff
July 13, 2022 15:29:47 IST
Police use teargas as Sri Lankan protesters storm the compound of prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe ‘s office, demanding he resign after president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country amid economic crisis in Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 13, 2022. (APl)
New Delhi: Sri Lankan protesters on Wednesday entered the building of the Prime Minister’s office at Flower Road in Colombo despite a heavy security presence.
Videos shared by the local media showed protesters waving the Sri Lankan flag as they gathered on the balconies of the building.
Earlier, PM Ranil Wickremesinghe who is also acting as the president after incumbent Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to Maldives declared a state of emergency.
Notably, security was earlier beefed up in the area. Security personnel also resorted to firing tear gas as the number of demonstrators grew. Earlier in the day, demonstrators breached the premises of the office.
According to Newswire, protesters entered the premises of the building via the back entrance and over the side walls. At least 24 demonstrators have been injured in the protest at the PM’s office, Newswire reported.
With inputs from agencies
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