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39 university students arrested in Sri Lanka for clashing with police

Xinhua, October 29, 2015 Adjust font size:

Thirty nine university students were arrested in Sri Lanka on Thursday for clashing with police while holding a protest in the capital, police officials said.

Hundreds of students took part in the protest, which lasted for hours, urging the country's new unity government to address several issues within the university system.

The anti riot squad which had to be called in fired water cannons and tear gas at the students as they attempted to forcibly enter the University grants commission.

Eye witnesses said that at least six students and one policeman were injured as riots broke out between the protestors and police.

Two monks and five female students were among those arrested.

Police Spokesperson ASP Ruwan Gunesekere said that an investigation has been launched into the incident. Endit