Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage yesterday issued a restraining order preventing protesters from entering Galle Face Green in Colombo.
The Magistrate made this order subsequent to a request made by the Slave Island Police.The Slave Island Police informed the Magistrate that the Independence Day rehearsals and the Cabinet Meeting were scheduled to be held yesterday.
The Magistrate pointed out that protesters are allowed to stage their protest without entering Galle Face. However, in case of any public disturbance in the area due to the protest, the Police is permitted to act in accordance with the powers vested in them.
Meanwhile, the Magistrate rejected another request made by the Fort Police to issue an order to halt the aforesaid protest.
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