Colombo (News1st) – Curfew was imposed once again for the police divisions of Kalmunai, Samanthurai and Chavalakadai from 5 pm. According to police spokesperson, SP Ruwan Gunasekara curfew will remain in effect in the areas until further notice.

He added that islandwide curfew will not be imposed tonight.

According to the media spokesperson, 48 suspects were nabbed in the islandwide operations conducted over the past 24 hours. The operations were conducted jointly by the Police, Army and the Police STF.

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