Eight arrested for having a party during curfew hours
March 21, 2020 08:14 am
Eight persons have been arrested in Bandarawela for having a party while the island-wide curfew is in force, says DIG Ajith Rohana.
In the meantime, another individual has been taken into custody for opening a shop in Haputale during the curfew hours.
The government yesterday (20) imposed an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm until 6.00 am on Monday (23).
The curfew was enforced as a means to minimize public gatherings in order to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus within the country.
All individuals were advised to remain indoors during the time of the curfew and to maintain a minimum distance of among each other. Authorities have warned that public congregation can lead to the further spread of the virus.
As a preventive measure, the government also banned all leisure trips, pilgrimages and tours within the country until further notice.
