A tense situation arose this morning near the Weeraketiya Divisional Secretariat in the Hambantota District.
The unrest was caused by a group of clay industry workers who launched a protest, surrounding the Divisional Secretariat premises.
According to sources, the protesters gathered in large numbers, demanding solutions to issues affecting their livelihoods. The demonstration disrupted normal operations at the Secretariat for several hours.
Police were deployed to maintain order, and no reports of violence have been received so far.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
