Another 159 arrests related to recent violence

Another 159 persons have been taken into police custody who were suspected to have  involved in violent activities near Galle Face Green, Kollupitiya and several other areas in the country causing damage to state and private properties, the police disclosed.

Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the suspects were arrested on Sunday and altogether 398 arrests have been made so far over destruction, arson and looting since May 9.

He said 159 of those who were arrested have been remanded, while 101 were released on bail after having been produced in courts. 

20 men among 159 arrested on Sunday were released on bail.

The spokesman said some 756 complaints were received by the police as of this morning for causing damages to properties and vehicles.

He said those complaints are being investigated at the moment by the respective police stations across the country and special police divisions. (DSB)