Clash leaves Sri Lanka university students hospitalized

COLOMBO, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- At least 31 students were admitted to a hospital after over 40 students were injured in a clash between student factions in the Kelaniya University just outside the capital Colombo, police said Sunday.

Police spokesman N. K. Ilangakoon said the police were called to quell the clash in the early hours of Sunday.

"A few buildings in the university compound had their glasses damaged in the clashes," Ilangakoon said, adding that security has been increased within the premises.

Students said the clash erupted when a group of students tried to set up an independent student union in the university, but the rival Inter University Students' Federation attempted to disrupt the formation of the new union. 　

Source: Xinhua