Aluthgama tense situation: Don’t be fooled by rumours spreading in Beruwala and Aluthgama – Police
Posted by Unknown on Monday, June 16, 2014 | 0 comments
According to a spokesperson at the Kalutara Hospital, thirty individuals who suffered injuries during clashes in Beruwala and Aluthgama on Sunday are currently receiving in house treatment.
He added that five individuals who were in critical condition were transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the government will not let anyone take the law into their own hands.
The President who is on an official visit to Bolivia made this statement via twitter following the series of events that occurred in Aluthgama.
Meanwhile, Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media Charitha Herath states that all media institutions should act responsibly – in a manner which protects national peace and religious harmony.
