COLOMBO : Inter-provincial travel restrictions have not been lifted for regular services, only public servants, employees who have been called up for employment in private companies and those who are engaged in essential services will be allowed to cross the provincial borders, police said on Wednesday ,August 4
Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said that those seeking medical treatment and want to attend the funeral of a close relative will be allowed to cross the provinces.
He said the travel restrictions imposed between provinces for non-essential activities will remain in place until further notice to prevent spread of Covid-19.
He said that the police officers have been instructed to take action in this regard and will continue to monitor movements at entry and exit points of the provinces.
Meanwhile, the spokesman said that over 100 people have been turned back at the provincial borders on Wednesday for violating travel restrictions along with 50 of their vehicles.
