Two Persons Were Killed And Eleven Injured Due To Violence In Kandy

Two persons were killed and eleven persons were injured and hospitalized due to the violent activities Erupted in several places of Kandy District during 04 th of March to 08th March (Today)according to the Police Media Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekare.

Around seventy one persons have been arrested during the last four days over the violence Erupted in Digana, Thel deniya, Manikhinna,Akurana,Pallekale ,Katugasthota,Ambathanne areas of Kandy District he has stated.

Many business establishments,Houses and trade stalls belongs to Muslim Community in these areas have been burnt and destroyed it has been revealed.Religious Centers were also under threat and there are reports of pelting stones at other Religious Centers.

Ten Suspects Arrested Over Violence In Kandy Have Been Brought To Colombo

The ten suspects including the main

suspect who were responsible for the violent activities in Digana, Theldeniya,Ambathanne,Pallekale areas in Kandy District during last few days have been brought to Colombo for questioning.

These suspects who were outsiders entered Kandy District  in purpose of damaging houses and properties of a community ,will be questioned while in police detention for 14 days under the State Of Emergency regulations the Police have stated.

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Ranjith Madduma Bandara Had Been Sworn In As Minister Of Law And Order

United National Party (UNP) MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara had been sworn in as the important Law and Order Minister before President Maithripala Sirisena this morning(08) although public opinion polls revealed that the former Army Commander and Current Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka should be given the post .

Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe was sworn in as the Minister Of Law and Order during the recent Cabinet Reshuffle and there were speculations that the Field Marshal will be given the post as Prime Minister him self several times had requested the President Sirisena to appoint him.

However due to the influence of some top Ministers of previous  government Field Marshal Fonseka was not given the post it has been revealed.