People barred from staying at public places

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued an Extraordinary Gazette prohibiting anyone from being on any public road, railway, public park, public recreation ground or other public ground or seashore in such areas with effect from 6.00 pm on April 02 to 6.00 am of April 04.

In the Gazette, the President considers that it is necessary to maintain public order in the areas specified in the schedule attached below.

However, such movement can be done under the authority of a written permit granted by Secretary, Ministry of Defence or Secretary, Ministry of Public Security or Inspector-General of Police or any officer authorized by them.

The specified areas are as follows, (Sheain Fernandopulle)