As the violence continues even after the resignation of Prime Minister Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka Army has announced to deploy its troops to ensure Public Security. According to Army Spokesman Brigadier Nilantha Premaratne, the Combat Riders Squadron of the Sri Lanka Army Special Forces will patrol all the Sri Lanka Army Road and Blocks. He also said armored vehicles would be deployed in Athurugiriya, Godagama, and Homagama areas.

Sri Lanka Bar Association calls for end to violence, immediate arrest of instigators

The BASL said in a statement issued Tuesday evening that the authorities must take immediate action to restore public trust and peace. The following demands were made by the association.

1. The immediate arrest according to the law of all persons who instigated, conspired to unleash the violent mob from Temple Trees and participated in the said violence – irrespective of the positions they held in the Government or of their family connections. Immediate travel bans are obtained against such persons by the Police.
2. A comprehensive investigation into the attacks on peaceful protesters opposite Temple Trees and at Galle Face.
3. Immediate halt to the violence unleashed on the persons and property of individuals and on State Property and that the perpetrators of such violence too to be investigated, arrested and dealt with according to law.
4. An independent inquiry into the failure of the authorities including the Sri Lanka Police to prevent and restrain the mob violence including that which was unleashed from Temple Trees.

“The BASL will continue to do its duty towards the country and its people and to uphold the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in the country,” the statement, co-signed by BASL President Saliiya Peiris, said.