Over 4000 Police officers will be deployed in the Colombo city during the holiday season for security and traffic management the Police said. According to Police Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara, this will include 2800 uniformed police officers and 300 officers in civvies. Another 1200 Policeman will be deployed for traffic management duty he said.
The Police are also set to introduce a special program to reduce traffic congestion within the city. “IGP Pujith Jayasundara has asked for the number of officers on duty to be increased during the time period,” SP Gunasekara said adding that necessary instructions have been given to the relevant senior officers. The Police are to also step up drunk driving detection to reduce accidents during the festive period.
Meanwhile, SP Gunasekara also requested the public to be vigilant and take necessary safety precautions at all times. “People should be vigilant about their valuables when in crowded places,” he said while emphasizing the need to be cautious when using firecrackers during the upcoming holidays.
Source: Sunday Observer
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