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Sri Lankans parked their cars in long lines to fill up gas. (REUTERS/Adnan Abidi)

Sri Lankan soldiers fire on riots in Wisuwamadu After a security point was thrown with stones, seven people were injured in an oil shortage protest.

On June 19, 2022, Channel News Asia reported that Sri Lankan officials said The Sri Lankan army opened fire against a riot at a gas station. While across the country, there are unprecedented long queues to buy gasoline and diesel fuel.

Sri Lanka Army spokesman Nilantha Premaratne said: The armed incident of the Sri Lankan army took place in Wisuwamadu. It was about 365 kilometers north of Colombo on Saturday night. Because the army's security points were thrown with stones.

Premaratne told AFP that A group of about 20-30 people threw rocks and damaged the army trucks.

Police said four civilians and three soldiers were injured in the incident when the army opened fire for the first time. to suppress the unrest caused by the terrible economic crisis

Police said there was no gas left behind at gas stations in Sri Lanka. The drivers started a protest and the situation escalated into clashes with military forces.

Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis since independence. Sri Lanka does not have dollars to import necessities. This includes food, fuel and medicine.

The country's 22 million people suffer from sudden shortages. and having to wait in long queues to buy products In recent months, President Kotabaya Rajapaksa has resisted calls to step down. due to mismanagement

Sri Lanka had to send police and troops to escort various gas stations.

A driver was shot and killed by police in April. When a collision occurs between the distribution of gasoline and diesel

Police said clashes broke out with drivers at three locations over the weekend. At least six policemen were injured. Seven drivers were arrested.

The government announced the closure of schools and departments for two weeks to reduce travel and fuel economy in the country.

Sri Lanka is facing record inflation. and power outages for a long time All contributed to months of protests.