The opposition supporters were protesting over a decision to postpone local elections after the government said it cannot finance the same because of the country's crippling economic crisis.
Members of Sri Lankan opposition political party National People's Power carry an injured Buddhist monk during a clash with police in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Members of Sri Lankan opposition political party National People's Power shout anti government slogans as police use water canons to disperse them during a clash with police in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
An injured supporter of Sri Lankan opposition National People's Power party is carried by other party members during a clash with police in Colombo, Sri Lanka.