Jan 02, Colombo: The Thalangama Police today (2) arrested the President of the Kelaniya University Students’ and another student activist, when they surrendered to the police.

President of the Kelaniya University Students’ Kelum Mudannayake and student activist Harshana Wijesiri were arrested over charges of damaging public property and obstructing the police during a protest that took place in front of the Education Ministry on 10 June 2022.

The main gate of the Ministry of Education was damaged during the protest.

The two student activists were arrested when they surrendered to the police through lawyers. Both of them will be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court tomorrow (03).