(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Law and order Ministry stated that it has taken note of some concerns raised related to the recent incident in Ampara.
According to the Law and Order Ministry, there have been complaints that the law was not fully implemented when the incident took place.
The Ministry said in a press release on Sunday (04) that while ensuring the proper implementation of the law in an impartial and fair manner, the Ministry has taken steps to build public confidence in the area following the incident of unrest.
The release said urgent measures would also be taken to pay compensation in respect of damaged private property. Compensation payments would also be made soon to rebuild the damaged shops and the Mosque.
The release said the Ministry wished to make a special word of thanks to the Muslim Moulawies, Maha Sangha and other dignitaries, provincial journalists and members of the public who acted with responsibility to maintain peace in the area following the tense situation.
The government on its part would take stern legal action against perpetrators of such incidents in future, notwithstanding their rank or social status, the Ministry release added.
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