People who had not received compensation for their lost lands staged the protest

The minister who is the eldest brother of President Mahinda Rajapaksa was visiting the construction site to assess the progress of the project.
The incident took place near Wariapola in Kurunagala district.

One policeman was injured and vehicles belong to ministerial security division and a police jeep was also damaged.

People who had not received compensation for their lost lands staged the protest saying that the land they received in return is not suitable.

Irigation, water management, ports and civil aviation minister Rajapaksha has promised to give compensation within a month and provide basic services to the new settlements.

	Angry protesters attacked Minister Chamal Rajapaksha's convoy

When the minister try to leave the place without discussing the issues, the angry protesters attacked the ministers convoy.

According to Wariyapola police 15 people has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out the attack.

Officer in charge of Wariyapola police, Somarathne Wijemuni, said that they are looking to arrest two more people whom they believe had led the attack against the minister.

Police are expecting to present the arrested people before a court on Tuesday.