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Protesters Attacked with Eggs and Cow Dung at Finance Secretary's Residence Over Treasury Hack

TLDR

Sugeeshwara Bandara's protest at Finance Sec's home met with eggs, cow dung.
Protesters, including Gotabaya Rajapaksa's ex-aide, also faced stones.
Demanded Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma's resignation over US$ 2.5 million Treasury hack.

New People's Front leader Sugishwara Bandara and his supporters faced strong opposition and were attacked with eggs and cow dung while attempting to protest outside the residence of Finance Ministry Secretary Harsha Suriyapperuma in Pelawatta, Akuregoda, on Wednesday (28th) morning. The demonstration was reportedly organized in response to the alleged loss of US$ 2.5 million from the Treasury due to a hacking incident. Local residents reportedly confronted the protesters, leading to a tense situation at the scene. Police were called to intervene and control the situation, with reports indicating the protesters subsequently dispersed.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 28 · 7:55 AM

New details have emerged regarding the protest at the Finance Secretary's residence. The demonstration, held in Pelawatta, Akuregoda, was organized by activists from the Nava Janatha Peramuna (also referred to as the New Democratic Front), led by Sugeeshwara Bandara, who is identified as former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Private Secretary. They were protesting the alleged US$ 2.5 million cyber fraud from the General Treasury, demanding the resignation of Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma. During the afternoon protest, in addition to cow dung, stones were also reportedly hurled at Sugeeshwara Bandara and other protesters, leading to a tense situation that required police intervention to restore order.

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