Colombo: Sri Lankan police have warned protesters not to take the law into their own hands and said strict action will be taken against those involved in violence during the agitations. The police arrested several protesters on Monday night and said they are relying on scientific and video footage to nab violators in the coming days. "There were reports of protests and demonstrations in various parts of Sri Lanka yesterday, some of which involved arson, incursions, and other acts of violence. Arrests have been made of the perpetrators, some of whom have been identified on video evidence and will be arrested shortly," Sri Lanka Police said in a statement.
They say that strict action will be taken against those involved in violence during the protests. "Violent means to arrest protesters, using scientific, technical, and video evidence. Accordingly, all are requested not to engage in violent or violent acts," the police said. On April 4, protesters in large numbers were seen marching toward the residences of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. The protesters displayed their anger and broke the barricades put up to stop the protesters from running toward President and Prime Minister's houses.