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Police petition Jaffna Magistrate to prevent disruptions in Jaffna during President’s visit on today
By Dinasena Ratugamage
Jaffna Police have submitted a petition to the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court on 29 January, requesting an order to prohibit all protests and demonstrations in the district today.
The petition states that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to visit Jaffna on the particular day, they have received information that Independent MP Archuna, along with several other organisations, is planning a series of protests.
The police have argued that any such activity could significantly disrupt public order and pose a threat to law and order and peace in the area. They have sought a court order to prevent the protests from taking place.
In response, the court has ordered several individuals named in the petition to appear before the court on 30 January to review the matter further.