A further six people have been arrested by Sri Lankan police over protests outside the Indian consulate in Hambantota, the Daily Mirror reported.
Twenty-eight people were arrested previously for allegedly behaving in a violent manner at the protest. Four people were arrested yesterday, and a further two were arrested today.
The police has also summoned Namal Rajapaksa MP and D V Upul MP.
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