62 more arrested for violating quarantine regulations

62 more arrested for violating quarantine regulations

November 24, 2020   10:58 am

The police have arrested 62 more people who violated quarantine regulations within the last 24 hours.

Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said the arrestees had failed to maintain social distancing and wear face masks in public.

Thereby, the total number of quarantine regulation violators arrested by the police since the 30th of October has climbed to 527.

The police expect to file cases against these arrestees under Quarantine Law, DIG Rohana said further.

Travel restrictions are still effective in 18 police divisions within Colombo and Gampaha districts.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

MP D.V. Chanaka claims substandard coal deal loss could surpass Rs. 100 billion (English)

Govt has comprehensive plan to elevate living standards of farmers – President (English)

IMF reaches staff-level agreement on fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka's EFF (English)

Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

PUCSL requested to further increase electricity tariff by 15% for second quarter 2026 (English)

Laugfs Gas to release 30,000 cylinders daily to market during festive period (English)

Renovated Colombo Pettah Central Bus Stand declared open under 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative (English)