MC wants more security for Courts Complex

By L.B. Senaratne

The Kandy Courts Complex was in need of more security and modern equipment for the protection of this multi-million rupee building, said Kandy Municipal Council Member Anura Gonawela.

He complained to Mayor L.B. Aluvihare at a meeting of the Council, where the Mayor was presiding.

Member Gonawela said that he had occasion to walk in to the Courts Complex where he was not even checked apparently because he was wearing a black tie. He said that a black tie was not the criteria to let persons go unchecked and that the Courts Complex needed more protection.

He also complained that the vehicles entering the Complex from a side entrance too were not checked. This he said was a failure in security because anyone could enter in a vehicle, especially in a car, and this was a high risk at the Courts Complex.

The member urged the Mayor to provide a better surveillance system at the Courts as it was situated within his area of jurisdiction.
Member Gonawela further said that he had inquired from the Court Registrar and that he was told that they had already written to the Council of the situation.

The Councillor said that it was their area of administration and that the Council should apprise the situation and seek remedial action.