World News : Police shot ​a protester in Sri Lanka, uproar outside President's office

One protester was killed and 12 others were injured in police firing in Sri Lanka's south-west region of Rambukana. People were protesting against the recent hike in the price of petrol when they clashed with the police. Police say the agitating protesters had to open fire to disperse them. Several policemen were also injured in the clash. Curfew has been imposed in the area to handle the situation in Sri Lanka.

The Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission has constituted a three-member committee to investigate the matter and has also called a meeting on Wednesday. Police said that protesters blocked the railway line in Rambukana when they were asked to leave the railway line, they started pelting stones. Talking to NewsFirst channel, police spokesperson Nihal Thaladuwa said, 'People were asked to evacuate the area, but they tried to set the oil tanker on fire. They also damaged autos.

Sri Lanka is going through a severe economic crisis, people are protesting against the government. People are also struggling a lot to meet their daily needs.