Island-wide curfew imposed till 6 am tomorrow

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Colombo, Sep 21 (Daily Mirror) - An island-wide curfew has been imposed with effect from 10 pm to 6 am tomorrow (22) under the powers vested with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Despite the current peaceful situation in the country, police said the curfew has been imposed to further ensure public safety.

Citizens are requested to remain at home during the curfew hours.

During this period, ID cards and authorized documents issued to officials engaged in election duties will be accepted as curfew passes.

Also, travellers heading to or from the airport can use their flight tickets and related documents as curfew passes. Employees of organizations providing essential services may present their official ID cards or relevant documentation as passes.

Police have instructed all officers to strictly enforce the curfew.

Comments - 15

Roberta Flack Saturday, 21 September 2024 09:49 PM

If this has been the most peaceful election ever, why are we having curfew. What is the justification? I haven’t seen any news reports digesting there is violence. As member of the public I am very concerned about this.

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mario Saturday, 21 September 2024 10:13 PM

This is to facilitate the corrput to escape

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Ranjan Saturday, 21 September 2024 10:25 PM

Me too. Very unusual situation. Is it necessary to impose curfew when counting is progressing peacefully without any incidents?

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M Fernando Sunday, 22 September 2024 05:22 AM

Because having seen impending doom, a curfew will allow the administration to stuff the ballot boxes and change the results to see something more to their liking.

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Namal Saturday, 21 September 2024 10:16 PM

Easier for some people to travel overseas during the night

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Be Fair Saturday, 21 September 2024 10:18 PM

Surely, most must be wondering why the Curfew. I'm perplexed

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Iresha Fernando Saturday, 21 September 2024 10:43 PM

They want a easy passage to escape for the corrupt to go and hide abroad.

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Rip Winkle Saturday, 21 September 2024 10:44 PM

I just remembered when Gota imposed curfew just so he could spring Duminda from jail. This is our country and our lives these sick politicians are playing with. Hope a new dawn will break tomorrow.

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Tissa Fernando Saturday, 21 September 2024 11:18 PM

New dawn but with old hands . Whoever wins they are just old hands nothing new. 88 89 could be back in action too. If thst is the case you deserve it.

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Sandra Saturday, 21 September 2024 11:09 PM

Something is not right!!! Very fishy!!

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George Mather Saturday, 21 September 2024 11:51 PM

Nothing to be surprised.Tactics used by RW to help easy passage to flee. Lets hope people voted with their heads and heart for positive change.

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Laughing all the way Sunday, 22 September 2024 12:13 AM

Conspiracy theorists having a field day.

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Herman Perera Sunday, 22 September 2024 02:43 AM

Close the AIRPORT.

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SP Sunday, 22 September 2024 02:49 AM

Look at the comments. Even a simple precaution taken by the government to eliminate any untowards incidents is being ridiculed. When will this Sri Lankan cynicism cease? Anura has won. He needs the support of everyone to build this bankrupt country. It’s an Herculean task. Anura and his team have no previous experience. Can we please stop hating each other? They are all our fellow citizens. NPP or not they can make a contribution.

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Namal Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:25 AM

More politicians are planning to leave tonight to escape possible scrutiny of their past corruption activities

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