• Police officers will monitor movements at entry and exit points

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya   

While asserting that the inter provincial travel restrictions was not lifted for usual services, only public servants, employees who have been called up for employment in private companies and those who are engaged in essential services will be allowed to cross the provincial borders, Police said.   

 Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said that also those seeking medical treatment and want to attend the funeral of a close relative will be allowed to cross the provincial boundaries.   

He said the travel restrictions imposed between provinces for unessential activities will remain in place until further notice to prevent spread of Covid-19. He said that the police officers have been instructed to take action in this regard and will continue to monitor movements at entry and exit points of the provinces.   

Meanwhile, the spokesman said that over 100 people have been turned back at the provincial borders on Wednesday for violating travel restrictions along with 50 of their vehicles.   

• Over 100 people have been turned back at the provincial borders