Protesters storm Sri Lankan prime minister's office as president flees to Maldives 
World

Sri Lanka PM Ranil tells military and police to 'restore order'

The demonstrators "want to stop me from discharging my responsibilities as acting president", Sri Lankan Prime Minister said.

AFP

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed the military and police "to do what is necessary to restore order", he said in a televised statement Wednesday after protesters attacked his office.

The demonstrators "want to stop me from discharging my responsibilities as acting president", he added. "We can't allow fascists to take over."

ये भी प�ें- Will resign today: Gotabaya tells Lankan Speaker

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

TNPSC Official cites hall ticket glitch, assures ample notice for re-exam

PM Modi takes Tamil to global stage only to get mudslinging from CM Stalin, alleges Nainar Nagenthran

Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates marriage hall, bus termini in North Chennai

Tamil Nadu gets nod to procure 1,500 MW power for long-run demand

UK leader's chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein ties