Sri Lanka : University students clash with residents outside Kelaniya University of Sri Lanka

* University students clash with residents outside Kelaniya University of Sri Lanka
Thu, Jun 11, 2009, 04:43 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.

June 11, Kelaniya: A tense situation occurred outside the University of Kelaniya as the students of the University and villagers clashed this morning.

Police said that five residents of the neighbouring village have been admitted to Ragama hospital due to an alleged attack by the students of Kelaniya University.

The reason for the clash is not known yet, Police said.

However, the security of the University has been tightened by the police and riots units were also called to the university premises.

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