Friday, November 17, 2017

Police Curfew Has Been Imposed In Five Areas In Galle Due To A Tense Situation

Due to a tense situation occurred as a result of a group
of armed persons covered their faces with masks arrived in from outside area attacked and severely damaged  several houses and shops in Ginthota area in Galle few hours ago,Police curfew has  imposed in five Rural Development divisions (Grama Seva Divisions)in Galle until 9 a.m tomorrow (18) Police have announced.

Accordingly Police Curfew has been imposed in Kurunduwatte,Mahahapugala,Ukwatte,Welipitimodara and Piyadigama divisions.

Gun shots were heard from Ginthota area and a group of persons armed with clubs and swords attacked houses and shops in the area according to the residents.

Police special task force personal have been deployed in police srations at Ginthota to control the situation.

Police have advised the people in the area to calm down and not believe in rumours spread by some groups.

After a brawl occurred on Thursday night a group of armed persons attacked and damaged properties in the area and Inspector General Of Police Pujitha Jayasundare has adviced the police officers to take stern action against those who break the law .

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