Nationwide curfew imposed in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has imposed a nationwide night curfew beginning from 9 pm on Monday to curtail escalated communal unrest in the country, one of the worst outbreaks since the deadly Easter suicide bombings.The police curfew is in place till 4 am tomorrow.Earlier a curfew was imposed in the entire Northwestern Province as anti-Muslim riots sparked in Chilaw spread through the province.A curfew in Gampaha police division in the Western province is also imposed 6 am tomorrow.Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has appealed to the public to remain calm and not instigate civil unrest. He added that the security forces are working diligently to ensure the security of the country, reported Colombo Page"I appeal to all citizens to remain calm and not be swayed by false information. Security forces are working tirelessly to apprehend terrorists and ensure the security of the country, but each time there is civil unrest, we increase their burden and hamper ongoing investigations," said ...