Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Supreme Court today (28) granted leave to proceed with seven fundamental rights petitions filed in connection with the alleged violation of fundamental human rights during the Rambukkana protest that occurred during the time of the 'Aragalaya' in 2022.

Petitions have been filed in relation to an incident where police opened fire to disperse a group of protesters near a filling station in Rambukkana, where people were demonstrating against the alleged sale of fuel at a higher price. The shooting resulted in the death of an individual and injuries to several others.

Accordingly, the petitions were taken up before a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices Achala Wengappuli, Priyantha Fernando, a...