COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Public Security has decided to establish Public Security Committees covering all villages of the country, announced the subject minister.

The aim of this initiative is to prevent various forms of social misconduct including drug rackets, Rear Admiral (Rtd.) Dr. Sarath Weerasekara, the Minister of Public Security said on Tuesday (Feb. 02).

According to Minister Dr. Weerasekara, the programme will begin on 6th February, from the Colombo district.

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