Police on the look out for IUSF convenor

Inquiries continue for the arrest of another group including the convenor of the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) for inflicting damages to public property after storming into the Higher Education Ministry.

The Cinnamon Gardens Police intimated to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that inquiries are proceeding for the arrest of another group linked to the Inter University Students Federation in relation to the incident. The Police further told the courts that this unlawful gathering had been organized by a group including the convenor of the Inter University Students Federation Udul Premaratne. Accordingly they are in search of the group. Already 21 undergraduates involved in the incident are in remand custody. The Police informed the Court that the damage caused to property by these students exceeded 200 thousand rupees.