Marlan Jayakody
Tense situation in Galle Face protest site was reported following a group of riot police personnel was deployed in front of the entrance of the Presidential Secretariat.
The deployment of the Riot Police caused a heated verbal exchange between the police officers and the protesters.
The Riot Police personnel had been arrived in a truck with battons.
After the protests of the people against them, the police truck left the site.
According to the Police, the Riot Police was deployed as a precaution while the protesters are trying to set up a stage in front of the entrance of the Presidential Secretariat.