Kandy Senior Superintendent of Police Chamal Ratnayake said that 5,500 Police officers have been deployed for security during the Esala Perahara in Kandy. In addition, the assistance of the Tri-Forces and the Police Special Task Force has also been obtained for security purposes. Addressing the media in Kandy yesterday, he said vehicles equipped with CCTV cameras have been deployed in the city, along with officers, in order to identify whether previously identified criminals are roaming in the city.
In addition, intelligence officers in plainclothes have also been deployed.
The SSP also stated that after 2.00 pm on every day, heavy vehicles other than public transport services will not be allowed to enter the city and those vehicles have been given space to use alternative routes.