The police curfew which was imposed in Chilaw after a tense situation which arose in the area today (May 12), will be called off at 4 am tomorrow, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said.
He noted that the curfew which was initially expected to be lifted off at 6 pm, will be lifted off two hours prior to the scheduled time as the situation was brought under control in the area.
According to the Police, a dispute between two individuals on Facebook had escalated into a tense situation in the area this evening. Tense scenes were witnessed as area residents had gathered outside the shop belonging to an individual who had made controversial remarks via social media, police added.
Police said the law would be enforced under Emergency Regulations on the suspect who has been identified as 38-year old Abdul Hameed Mohamed Azmin, a resident of Chilaw.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
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