COLOMBO, Jul 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s police imposed a curfew in several police divisions in the Western Province, with effect from 9.00 p.m. local time last night, until further notice.
The police said, the curfew was imposed in the Negombo, Kelaniya, Nugegoda, Mount Lavinia, Colombo North, Colombo South and Colombo Central police divisions.
Strict action will be taken on those violating the curfew, the police said.
Travelling through the areas where police curfew is in effect, is completely prohibited and police have advised people to use other alternative routes.
A large protest has been organised for today, demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, amid an economic crisis in the country.– NNN-XINHUA
