7,000 police officers to be deployed for Kandy Perahera
August 1, 2019 03:14 pm
A total number of 7,000 Police personnel including STF officers will be deployed for the Kandy Esala Perahera, says Police Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara said.
The historic Kandy Esala Perahera is scheduled to commence tomorrow (02).
Diyawadana Nilame Pradeeep Nilanga Dela said that that the Esala Perahera would commence following the ceremony of ‘Kap planting’ ritual.
Nearly 8,000 Army and Police personnel in total are to be deployed for the Kandy Esala Perahera.
