Protestors Enter President's House in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka which is facing one of the world's biggest economic crisis, with almost no money to run the country, Sri Lankan protesters demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturd
Sri Lanka is facing one of the world's biggest Economic crisis. The government has no money to run the country. ISH News had earlier released news about the same. You check it out here. Sri Lankan protesters are demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. On Saturday 9th July gathered outside the President's official residence and wanted to enter. Police had barricaded the house, used tear gas and water cannons and even opened fire to bring the protesters under control and to prevent protesters from entering the President's house. Presidential Palace. However, the protesters broke the barricades and entered the President's House. But President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had already left the place before the protests began in Colombo. Surprisingly just a day after protesters entered Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's house in Colombo, the residence has become a new picnic spot. On Sunday 10th July people were seen moving around the balconies, relaxing in bedrooms, working out at the gym, dining in the kitchen and taking a bath in the swimming pool. People inside the president's house can be seen taking selfies with expensive cars in the background. According to a media report, the protesters claimed to have recovered millions of rupees inside the President's mansion. A video is being largely shared on social media showing the protesters counting the currency notes that were found. The recovered money was said to be handed over to the security units.
In response to all these happenings, Srilankan Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva has requested all citizens to give their support to the armed forces and the police in order to maintain peace in the country. He made these remarks in a special statement accompanied by the heads of all three, The Air Force, The Army & The Navy. Meanwhile, at least 30 persons including two police officers were injured during ongoing protests and were admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo. Protesters broke into the Sri Lankan prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence and set it on fire. It wasn't immediately clear if he was inside at the time of the attack. Wickremesinghe said earlier that he will resign only when all parties have agreed on a new government.
