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 - 8

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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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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Sandra Saturday, 21 September 2024 11:09 PM

Something is not right!!! Very fishy!!

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