PM orders to impose curfew in Western Province and emergency law island-wide

Date:

The Prime Minister’s Office announces that Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe has ordered the imposition of curfew in the Western Province and the enforcement of the state of emergency throughout the island with immediate effect.

Accordingly, the police and the armed forces have been given permission to immediately arrest the people engaged in riotous activities and the security forces have also been authorized to arrest the vehicles transporting the rioters.

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

Sri Lanka’s Logistics Boom Stalled: De-Consolidation Ban Bites

Sri Lanka’s Logistics Boom Stalled: De-Consolidation Ban Bites

CEB Profits Rise, Yet Consumers Face Fresh Tariff Hike

CEB Profits Rise, Yet Consumers Face Fresh Tariff Hike

New Crime Act Puts Sri Lanka under Global Spotlight

New Crime Act Puts Sri Lanka under Global Spotlight

Sri Lanka Railways to Introduce Three-Car Diesel Trains for Rural Routes

Sri Lanka Railways to Introduce Three-Car Diesel Trains for Rural Routes