A tense situation prevailed at the Amanwella beach in Tangalle, when vendors protested against Coastal Conservation Department officials and Tangalle Police who were in the process of dismantling unauthorised stalls on the beach.
The said vendors protested saying that officials turn a blind eye to large unauthorised constructions that had been set up by business magnates.Hambantota Coastal Conservation Department Assistant Director Thushara Idunil was also present.