One lane attached to the Colombo Fort-Olcott
Mawatha(Road) was temporarily closed down this morning(11) due to a
protest campaign conducted by a group of disabled soldiers demanding
solutions for their service demands.
As the protesters have
blocked the line where the Vehicles depart from Colombo in front of
the Colombo Fort Railway station a heavy traffic congestion had been
reported from the area it has been revealed.
Police have advised the motorists to use an alternative routes when traveling.
The
organizers of the protest " National Order Of Protecting War Heroes
Rights " has stated that the protesters will begin a fasting campaign
from this evening if the authorities are not providing solutions for
their demands,