Peace back in riot hit areas [June 21 2014]

The law enforcement authorities have restored peace and normalcy in the riot hit areas of Aluthgama, Beruwala and Matugama with 58 individuals have been arrested for unlawful activities, the police said.

Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said the routine lifestyle has been restored once again with shops and commercial establishments have started to function as usual.

Additional police troops backed by Police Special Task Force personnel are patrolling the streets in areas where necessary. Out of the arrested lot 39 were remanded after courts production.

During the clashes 48 persons sustained injuries including seven policemen and one STF cadre. The condition of the casualties were not very serious. Out of the three deaths, two were reported from Aluthgama and the other from Matugama.

The police have received 138 complaints so far related to property damage.