President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told a Parliamentary committee today that the Government is taking steps to eradicate underworld gangs but admitted that the process will take time.
He made the remarks at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence which is chaired by him.
The President said that underworld elements have infiltrated institutions tasked with public security and some were in cahoots with these gang members.
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara who is a member of the Committee said measures will be taken to enhance security in court complexes in view of yesterday’s incident.
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has expressed concern over the Reciprocal Tariff policy announced by the U.S government today saying the new tariffs could significantly disrupt the country’s largest export sector and put thousands of jobs at risk.
The Police Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women had arrested a suspect who had allegedly distributed child related pornographic images and videos via social media platforms.
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