NewsPrime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today told Parliament that the government would deal sternly with those who disturb peace, instigate communal clashes and spread racial sentiments. He also thanked the Maha Sangha, Moulavis, provincial correspondents and all those who acted with restraint to prevent the spread of communal clashes. “Police had taken action to bring the situation under control and deployed police patrolling and STF personnel to prevent clashes. It is their wish to see that violence and racism spread all over the country and to make use of that crisis to win power. It could be seen that organized efforts are being made to spread racism and communal disharmony through social media.

Source: Sunday Times March 06, 2018 11:03 UTC