Security tightened in A'pura, Mihintale for Poson

by Mohammed NAALIR

Security will be strengthened in Anuradhapura and Mihintale during the Poson season to protect the large number of devotees.

Over 4,000 police, Army and civil security force officers will be deployed for the purpose, said SP Anuradhapura Mahesh Perera.

He said a special traffic plan will be implemented in both cities. Motorists could enter the sacred area through the Jayanthi Roundabout, Pothanegama Wessagiri Mawatha, Pandulugama area and Vilachchiya Lolugas Junction.

On their return motorists should drive through, the Jaffna junction. In the event of traffic congestion, a one way traffic plan will be implemented.

Meanwhile, all bars will be close in the Anuradhapura district from June 1-7.

Liquor bar licences will be cancelled if they flout regulations. Strict legal action will be taken against them, according to the North Central Province Assistant Commissioner of Excise Department Gamini Adhikari. Four teams have been set up to nab those who sell drugs during Poson to enable devotees to engage in worship, said a spokesman for the Anuradhapura Excise Department office.