Twelve arrested for violating island-wide Police curfew

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Twelve suspects were arrested in Bandarawela, Haputale, Tangalle and Katunayake on charges of violating the islandwide Police curfew.

An islandwide curfew was imposed from 06.00 PM yesterday to 06.00 AM on Monday (23) to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in Sri Lanka.

The Police stated that 8 suspects were arrested in Bandarawela for gathering at a playground and consuming alcohol despite the Police curfew being in effect.

Meanwhile, another suspect was arrested in Haputale for operating a restaurant during the curfew.

One other suspect was also arrested for travelling on the road in a motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol, disregarding the Police curfew.

Moreover, 2 people were arrested in Katunayake for wandering on the streets during curfew hours.

The suspects are to be produced before the Courts in their respective areas today.