Curfew in Galle lifted: security forces yet to be withdrawn

Curfew in Galle lifted: security forces yet to be withdrawn

November 19, 2017   10:34 am

The Police curfew imposed in 7 regions within Galle was lifted at 6.00am today (19), with no reports of violence recorded. 

Police curfew was imposed in Kurunduwatha, Mahahapugala, Welipitimodara, Ukwaththa, Gintota East, Gintota West and Piyandigama from 6.00pm yesterday (18), to 6.00am today (19).

Law enforcement officials’ state that the STF forces and Army personnel stationed in several areas of Galle will continue to conduct routine activity today (19).

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