Silent protest in Ambalantota against refugees

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Businessmen and traders in Ambalantota engaged in a silent protest today (May 08). The businessmen protested claiming that there is an attempt by the government to settle a group of refugees from Pakistan in Ambalantota. The shops and private banks were closed to demonstrate their objection against the government's actions. Police and Army officers were deployed to ensure the safety of the town.