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.
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal (Retd.)
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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