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On 7th June, Police fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters who took part at a protest march organised by the Inter University Sudent’s Federation. The protest was organised demanding the release of arrested student activists, increasing the Mahapola Student Allowance, reducing the cost of living, repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act among other requests. Police dispersed the protesters near Nugegoda, while they were marching towards Colombo city.