Violent Riots After General's Arrest In Sri Lanka

Colombo,Sri Lanka The Cops used teargas to disperse government supports and thousands of opposition protesters The protest was against the arrest of the losing presidential candidate At least 8 people were injured Former army commander General Sarath Fonseka was arrested on (Monday 8th February 2010) on charges of engaging in politics against president while still in uniform Fonseka lost to president Mahinda Rajapaksa in a January poll.