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Gintota situation under control, night curfew continues
View(s):Additional Police and security personnel were deployed yesterday in Gintota, close to Galle, to prevent further clashes between two groups. At a meeting held at the Galle District Secretary’s office and attended by senior security forces personnel and Police, a decision was taken to maintain heavy security in the area until the situation returns to normalcy. No incidents were reported during the day yesterday.
Meanwhile, 19 people were arrested over the clashes that took place on Friday. In a statement, Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said the situation had been brought under control and appealed to the public not be deceived by false reports in the social media. Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara yesterday visited the area to assess the situation and instructed the police to take action against those trying to create unrest.
A curfew was reimposed in six Grama Sevaka divisions – Gintota East and West, Maha Hapugala,, Welipitimodara, Ukwatta, Piyandigama and Kurunduwatta from 6. p.m. to 6. a.m. yesterday.