Govt. to endorse necessary force

The Cabinet decided yesterday to endorse the use of 'necessary force' by the police in case public order is disturbed and public properties damaged during the protest rally today, it is learnt.

The Ministers discussed the matter at the Cabinet meeting chaired by President Maithripala Sirisena.

The Cabinet asked Law and Order Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara to take action in this regard. (Kelum Bandara)