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.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
The Government of Sri Lanka maintains that the allegation of genocide during the final phase of the conflict in Sri Lanka is unsubstantiated by any credible authority, either nationally or internationally, and is based on misleading information. Sri Lanka firmly rejects this false narrative and believes it has been propagated primarily for electoral gains within Canada.
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