Stats. show no increase in crime rate - Gota

23 Jul 2012 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that there was no increase in the crime rate according to statistics.

Speaking at an event held at the Government Information Department, Rajapaksa said that the Police would focus more on reported crimes in order to apprehend the culprits.

The Defence Secretary went on to reiterate that the Police had been given clear instructions to conduct their duties with no political interference. Pix. by Kithsiri de Mel

Breaking News

Stats. show no increase in crime rate - Gota

Most Popular Articles

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time

Breaking Down the Israel–Iran Conflict: What We Know So Far - Day 108

’’Cut out the noise, focus on your game’’; Sri Lanka great reaches out to Sooryavanshi

Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn

Sri Lanka find right combination in WI defeat

Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar

Latest News

Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?

Fuel price relief possible by August or September if global prices remain stable: Bimal

Three-month concession given for vehicles without seatbelts

Pakistan cuts petrol price by Rs74 after US-Iran peace deal eases oil costs

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR