June 15, Colombo: Two faculties of Sabaragamuwa University have been closed indefinitely following a clash erupted between two groups of students.

The University officials confirmed that the faculties of Management Studies and Applied Sciences were closed today following this clash.

Reportedly several students were injured in the clash and have been admitted to the hospital. However the reason for the skirmish is not known yet, the police said.

This was the second university which closed within the last few days due to the clashes. The University of Kelaniya had already been closed due to a clash between the students and the residents near the University premises.