WATCH: Did President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flee on Sri Lanka Navy Ship?

Embattled Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was moved out of his residence on Friday ahead of Saturday's protests during which thousands of irate anti-government protesters stormed into his official residence in Colombo. However, his whereabouts were unknown as protesters have now occupied both his office and official residence.

Meanwhile, a video is going viral on social media in which suitcases are being loaded on to the Sri Lanka Navy Ship Gajabahu anchored at the Colombo Port. The visuals show three men carrying large suitcases onto the ship. Local media claims that the suitcases were of President Rajapaksa.

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Earlier, a viral video on social media showed a VIP motorcade reaching the Colombo international airport where a SriLanka Airlines aircraft was parked.

Protesters in President's home

Protesters who climbed the walls of the President's House are now occupying it without damaging any property or indulging in acts of violence.

Video footage from inside the building showed hundreds of protesters packing into rooms and corridors, while hundreds also milled around the grounds outside.

Some video clips showed scores of people taking a dip in the presidential palace pool.

Opposition leader Premadasa demanded resignition of Sri Lankan President and Prime Minister

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today demanded the resignation of the President and Prime Minister.

"No fake discussions. The President and the Prime Minister must resign immediately," Premadasa said in a statement.

(With PTI inputs)

Published on: Saturday, July 09, 2022, 06:11 PM IST