Police seek public support to arrest those who sat in President’s chair

The Police have sought public assistance to apprehend those who forcefully entered the President’s official residence and caused damage to property during the public protest in July.

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) is conducting investigations into the incidents on 09 July.

The Police said the whereabouts of 32 persons identified via CCTV footage and social media could not be ascertained.

Among the majority of the pictures released were suspects seated on the President’s chair.

The Police have sought the assistance of the public to arrest the suspects.

The public with information has been requested to contact the Police via 071-8591559 / 071-8085585 / 011-2391358/ 1997 hotline.