Video: Thalawakele tense, police use tear gas
There was a tense situation in Thalawkele area after a youth who had been apprehended by police is said to have jumped to Kotmale reservoir. A large crowd gathered on the main road and railway track disrupting transport to protest against the incident.
People in the area carried out protests yesterday as well and the two police officers involved in the incident were transferred with immediate effect.
It is reported that police had used tear gas to bring the situation under control.