Curfew in Chilaw after social media post triggers violence

The Police imposed curfew in the Chilaw area with immediate effect till 4am today after a social media post triggered violence.

The Police said that the curfew was imposed as a tense situation arose in Chilaw.

Mobs were seen throwing stones at some shops along the streets before the curfew was imposed.

The Police said that a post on social media had triggered the violence.

The individual who published the post was later arrested.

Courtesy: Colombo Gazette