Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along several roads near the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court premises due to a protest march.

According to Ada Derana reporter, several leaders of political parties have joined the protest march themed "Against Repression."

This has been organized to show solidarity to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who has been held in remand custody and to show displeasure over the actions of the present government.

Accordingly, the movement of traffic along several roads in Slave Island and Colombo Fort have been restricted.

Meanwhile, the road leading to the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court premises has currently been cordoned off by security forces, and only a limited number o...