The Chief of Defense Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva has appealed to the people not to resort to violence as the three Armed Forces are deployed throughout the country to maintain peace in the current situation.
The Army Commander emphasized that the people should assist the police and the Armed Forces in maintaining peace at this time.
“After the unfortunate incident at the Galle Face yesterday morning, the people of the country started rioting in some areas. At the same time, the government has imposed a curfew throughout the island, especially after this incident. Accordingly, the Armed Forces have been deployed throughout the island to protect the people and the property of the people of the country since that time.
Curfew has been imposed island wide throughout the day. We earnestly urge our dear people to respect this law and not to resort to violence at this time. We are taking immediate action to protect the people of the country to maintain peace. At this juncture, I urge the people of the country to co-operate with the Armed Forces and the Police. I kindly request your support to maintain peace in the country, ”he said.