Traffic obstructed on Galle Road due to a protest in Balapitiya

A protest staged in the area of Balapitiya has completely blocked the vehicular movement on the Galle Road this morning, Ada Derana correspondent says.

Traffic congestion was reported in many areas including Kandy, Hingurakgoda, Madapme, Galle, Gampola, Panadura and Rambukkana yesterday (April 19), due to protests organized against the latest fuel price hike announced by Lanka IOC and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.

Residents in the area blocked all entry and exit roads into Rambukkana town, as well as the level crossing for more than 15 hours. As a tense situation ensued near the level crossing, the police had fired tear gas to disperse the protesters.