4 March 2018 06:42 pm
A release from the Ministry of Law and Order said there were evidence to suggest that there had been lapses in enforcing law and order during the clashes.
The release added that arrangements had been made to pay compensation to those who were affected during the clashes.
The ministry also thanked the Maha Sanga and the Muslim clergy for their contribution in carrying out the investigations. (Yohan Perera)