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Eighty one people were killed in 65 fatal accidents reported during the ten days time of 10th and 19th of April, Police said today.

Police Media Spokesperson SSP AjithRohana said 650 other accidents that caused minor injuries were also reported. Besides, 1800 motorist were arrested for drunken driving.

He said that these errant drivers would be prosecuted in addition to the cancellation of their licensesonce convicted by the court of law Further, he said 10 people were killed in an accident in Aralaganwila, fivepersons  inan accident Kataragama, and three others in Kalmunai.

“These are the major accidents occurred during the Sinhala New Year, he said.



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  • mack Monday, 21 April 2014 07:46 AM

    these accidents are related to kavum kokis syndrome these days via DM Android App

    Public Monday, 21 April 2014 08:31 AM

    Good decision! To teach a lesson, cancel the driving licences of all drunken drivers. No need to refer them to the courts.

    Kossa Monday, 21 April 2014 09:14 AM

    81 deaths in 10 days. A feather in the cap for the cops. What more do you expect from bystanders in khaki on the roads. They are agile and athletic in pouncing on innocent motorists for their "something" but slow and blind when it comes to speed demons in buses and lorries. via DM iPad app

    Shaggy Monday, 21 April 2014 05:27 AM

    This is an opinion of a politicians. This guy can bot be called a policeman.

    suranga Monday, 21 April 2014 05:33 AM

    Thithata matha..

    tony Monday, 21 April 2014 05:44 AM

    NOW WE HAVE POLICEMEN TO TAKE COUNT AND REPORT. NO PREVENTIVE MEASURES

    Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 21 April 2014 06:14 AM

    Time to earn a fast buck.

    V Monday, 21 April 2014 12:29 PM

    Good point Kossa. And Public... Although, I understand your frustration I believe the court of law is quite significant in an issue such as this because most of our cops are liars. They can criticize and arrest innocent motorists for bribes. So it is necessary for the cops to PROVE that a motorist was drunk and for that we need to use the court of law. via DM Android App

    Renu Monday, 21 April 2014 07:43 AM

    Cannot believe whaat this joker utters

    zuh Monday, 21 April 2014 01:38 PM

    because non of them informed the police before they go via DM Android App

    chulan Monday, 21 April 2014 05:22 PM

    Can someone update how many licenses were cancelled for this year......only talking by theses fellows no action


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