NewsA tense situation which took place in Ampara town last night has been brought under control, Police said. The situation arose over a dispute after a group of persons had visited a shop located on D.S. According to local media reports the group in question had attacked the establishment and damaged several nearby places of business and a mosque. Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara told local media that the tense situation which had prevailed last night has been brought under control and that security has been ensured in the area. Further, statements have been recorded from several persons with regard to the incident.

Source: Sunday Times February 28, 2018 04:18 UTC