Govt Condemns the Violence in Ampara & Digana

The Government of Sri Lanka has strongly condemned the recent sporadic incidents of violence that had sparked off in Ampara and Digana, creating communal disharmony, where some places of worship, residences and businesses have been damaged.

The Government also condemns the hate and mischievous misinformation campaigns carried out by some interested parties, especially via social media targeting the Muslim community in particular and others as well, with the clear objective of creating disharmony among communities and inciting violence.

The Government urged every citizen of Sri Lanka to desist from falling prey to such hate and misinformation campaigns. 

Meanwhile at the National Security Council Meeting held yesterday the president has ordered the Security Forces and the Police to enforce Law & Order and to take immediate action to counter any acts of violence affecting any community, in liaison with the Government Agents / Divisional Secretaries and other District Administrative Authorities