Last digit of the NIC rule will only come into effect from 11th May

Colombo (News 1st); Deputy Police Chief Ajith Rohana said the last digit of the NIC rule which was introduced, will only come in to effect from Monday the 11th of May 2020.

However, he went on to note this will not apply to employees and workers at industries and businesses in the Western Province as they are expected to return to the Western Province on the 11th adding they must follow the necessary guidelines.

DIG Ajith Rohana said the last digit of the NIC rule will, however, apply to those who remain at home and are unemployed.

He said if a person is to step out during the curfew period, it should only be to purchase food and medicine from the nearest outlet.