Negligence or carelessness may land you in court

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Police said today the law would be strictly enforced if a person’s death was caused by another’s negligence or carelessness. Senior DIG Gamini Navaratne has instructed every police station to enforce the law in instances where a case could be filed against the person who caused the death of someone by way of digging a pit or a trenchon the road or when dumping garbage or metal on the road.

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ANTON Friday, 06 December 2013 09:54 AM

ACTUALLY WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT IS PREVENTIVE ACTIONS, NOT CORRECTIVE ACTIONS.

Suq Madique Friday, 06 December 2013 10:04 AM

He should have announced when road work was going for CHOGM and thousands were in danger because of the gaping holes obstructions and debris.

Pasel Friday, 06 December 2013 10:05 AM

Joke of the century

public Friday, 06 December 2013 10:09 AM

will the minster of higways or major will be end of in the courts for the man holes death of on the roads.. minister of health for the mosqeto bite death. minster of food for sucide by anyone for stavation.

Bushel Perera Friday, 06 December 2013 10:39 AM

who caused the death of someone ? Means after dying only action will be taken. Till such time tolerarate pls.

Priya Friday, 06 December 2013 11:08 AM

Do this law applies to Police officers / Drivers who drives on the wrong side of the road ?

lkboy Friday, 06 December 2013 11:34 AM

then the biggest perpetrators will be SLT and Water board.

Tootsie Saturday, 07 December 2013 12:19 PM

Does this include politicians and clergy who fan racial tensions that lead to death and destruction?

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