At least 12, 465 people have been arrested so far since March 20 for curfew violations, Police Media Unit said.
The number of those arrested for violating curfew had reached 12465 by 12 noon today. Police said 3100 vehicles used by suspects have also been taken into police custody.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa also urged public to adhere to curfew regulations in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country.
“Over 11,000 curfew violators to date, indicates a lack of regard for the seriousness of the situation. As President, I have undertaken the responsibility to ensure your safety. It is your responsibility as citizens to adhere to the law and #StayHome “ President said in his official twitter handle last evening.
Tamar Amitai, a 25-year-old Israeli tourist who went missing in Uppuveli, Trincomalee, was found safe after a three-day joint search operation today.
The Colombo High Court today (28) sentenced former parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra to three years of Rigorous Imprisonment over charges of the involvement of an abduction.
In his special statement, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that debt restructuring agreements will postpone all bilateral loan payments to foreign countries until 2028. Additionally, Sri Lanka will have until 2043 to repay these loans on concessional terms.
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