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450 arrested in connection with attacks and setting fire to properties of MPs

By Sahan Rathanasekara

May 17, 2022

Police said, more than 450 people have been arrested today on suspicion of attacking and setting fire to the houses and properties of politicians following the attack on the Galle Face protest site on the 9th.

Police Media Spokesman SSP Nihal stated that 406 suspects had been arrested by the Police Headquarters as of last evening.

Nihal Thalduwa said that further investigations are being carried out.