Sri Lanka issues shoot on sight orders after protesters burn down ex-PM Rajapaksa's home

Despite the former Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa's resignation on May 9, protests continue in the country.

Colombo: Sri Lanka tri forces have been ordered to shoot all those who plunder public property or cause personal harm, local media reported on Tuesday as large-scale protests continue to take place across the island nation.

The comes nationwide protests against the government have intensified over the past few days resulting in an increase in incidents of clashes with the security forces deployed at protest sites.

"The Ministry of Defence has ordered the tri-forces to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others," Army Spokesman told Daily Mirror.

Protests have been identified in the country have people have resorted to burning houses of ministers and MP.

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