An island-wide curfew has been imposed with effect from 10 PM tonight till 6 AM tomorrow (22) under the powers vested with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The curfew has been imposed despite the current peaceful situation in the country, police said to further ensure public safety.
Those who are engaged in essential duties as well as elections related duties ID cards and authorized documents will be accepted as curfew passes. Employees of organizations providing essential services may present their official ID cards or relevant documentation as passes.
Persons who are travelling abroad are requested to produce their air and related documents as curfew passes. Police have instructed all officers to strictly enforce the curfew.
