Police curfew has been declared within the limits of Rambukkana police area with immediate effect.
The curfew order will be effective until further notice, the Police Spokesman said.
The move came after one person died this evening (April 19) following a clash between the protesters and the police during a demonstration staged in Rambukkana against the recent fuel price hike.
The victim, who was rushed to the Kegalle Teaching Hospital, was pronounced dead due to gunshot wounds, the director of the hospital Dr. Mihiri Priyangani confirmed.
At least 24 other injured persons including 08 police officers who were at the scene have also been admitted to the Kegalle Teaching Hospital. Several of them are reportedly in critical condition.
As per reports, one of them is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit of the Kegalle Teaching Hospital.
It was the first death in the protests against the government that has prevailed from March 31.
The fuel price hike resulted in the price increase of wheat flour, bread, and transport, which angered the public.
Police Spokesman Nihal Thalduwa said the police fired after protesters started pelting stones at them.’