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Gintota fully under control - Sagala issues red notice to rumour-mongers

(Lanka-e-News - 18.Nov.2017, 4.30PM) The tense situation occurred in Gintota last night has completely been brought under control, with law and order being established in the area, Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said. 

The Minister, issuing a special statement, extended his gratitude to all parties that acted responsibly to avoid a bloodbath. 

The Minister said additional Police battalions, the Police Special Task Force, the Anti-riot Squad and the military were called in last night to bring the situation under control. 

"Under the instructions of the President and the Prime Minister, police curfew was imposed on the area until 9 am this morning (18).  

I am aware that some political groups are now on a desperate mission to turn this minor brawl into a Sinhala-Muslim clash. I urge the public not to be misled by their false propaganda. 

The same elements are now in the process of disseminating false videos and news on social media platform to stir up communal sentiments. I reiterate that stern action will be taken against everyone, irrespective of their positions and political affiliations, attempting to resort to racist propaganda. The same will apply to the rumour-mongers trying to capitalise on this opportunity to achieve petty political gains," the Minister asserted. 

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For heavens sake first arrest and put behind bars the main culprits , you have all this time been playing a double game and disgracefully protecting them. Come on , though belated at least now do your duty by the people or hang up.
-- by Henry on 2017-11-19

dear IGP kindly clarify why the STF was removed paving way to the mob attack and then reinstall them
-- by tintin on 2017-11-19

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