Island-wide curfew imposed till 6 am tomorrow

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.