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The Fort Magistrate’s Court issued an order barring the National Assets Protection Movement from entering and holding protests at several key locations in Colombo, including the Ceramic Junction.

The order was made after considering the submissions made by the Fort Police OIC.

The court order specifically prohibits the National Assets Protection Movement and its representatives from: blocking access to the Ceramic Junction, NSK Roundabout, Baladaksha Mawatha, and Galle Road.

They are also barred from entering the premises of the Ministry of Finance, the President’s Office, and the Central Bank.

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