Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s house was today set on fire by angry protesters, in a sign of deepening crisis in the island nation, said his office. Just a few hours ago, the protesters had marched into the President’s home demanding Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation.
The protesters were seen damaging vehicles belonging to the Prime Minister.
“Protesters have broken into the private residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and have set it on fire,” said the Lankan Prime Minister’s Office in a statement.
Mr Wickremesinghe, who was appointed as Prime Minister in May, has announced that he will resign from his post in order to ensure the continuation of the government and the safety of all the citizens.
