Legal action against 71 institutions for violating quarantine regulations

Legal action against 71 institutions for violating quarantine regulations

During special operations conducted by the police and the health authorities in the Western Province, 71 government and non-government organizations were identified as not following quarantine health rules.

Accordingly, action will be taken against the heads of these institutions under the Quarantine and Prevention of Diseases Ordinance, said Police Media Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana.

Meanwhile, 16 persons were arrested in the past 24 hours for not wearing face masks and for not maintaining social distance.