UC chairman, police clash in Puttalam
By Hiran Priyankara
Puttalam was thrown into turmoil and panic yesterday when crowds led by Urban Council Chairman M. H. Hussain clashed with police after they held a demonstration demanding the transfer of the area ASP, V. Indram.

Reports said shops were closed and traffic was disrupted when police clashed with protesters who had blocked city entry points with urban council vehicles. Residents said the town was tense as protesters burnt tyres and threw stones at Police, who in turn fired into the air to disperse the crowd.

The SLMC Urban Council Chairman and another person who were injured in the police attack were later admitted to hospital. Police reinforcements from Mundalama and Anamaduwa were called in to bring the situation under control.

The UC chairman and his supporters were demanding the transfer of ASP Indram who had taken action to clear the pavements of hawkers and unauthorised structures. The chairman said the ASP's move had brought about a loss of revenue for the council.

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