evidence: On February 19, 2023, student Buddhist monks held a protest in front of the University of Kelaniya demanding the immediate release of the president of the University of Kelaniya Students’ Union. The Students’ Union–University of Kelaniya (UOK) and the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) organized the protest to call for the release of Kelum Mudannayaka, the President of the Student Union, who was arrested for the alleged destruction of property on January 2, 2023. Police deployed riot control units and used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters. Police also said they arrested six protesters, including four Buddihis monks, for holding an "illegal assembly." They were released on bail two days later.