The Court has prevented the Frontline Socialist Party from holding a protest opposite the US Embassy citing the current situation in the country.

Issuing a statement, Police Spokesman Jaliya Senaratne said the protest has been banned according to section 106(1) of the Criminal Ordinance.

The order has been issued to Senadheera Gunathilake, Duminda Nagamuwa of the Frontline Socialist Party, and all relevant parties.

The Police Spokesman said violating this court order would be deemed as a violation of section 185 of the Penal Code.