Defence Secretary wants traffic issue resolved

22 Nov, 2019

Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne chaired a special meeting with senior officers of the Police Traffic Division at the Ministry, today.

Acting Inspector General of Police C.D Wickramaratne was also present at the meeting, the Ministry of Defence said.

The meeting was held with the intention to find solutions to the prevalent traffic congestion and other traffic related issues especially in the commercial capital, Colombo and other major cities.

The Secretary issued instructions to the Police to find speedy and lasting solutions to this pressing issue in order to provide relief to all road users.

Military Liaison Officer of the Ministry Brigadier TJ Kodithuwakku was also present at the meeting.

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