By Karuna Thapa
Kathmandu, April 3
Sri Lanka has imposed a 36-hour national curfew. The government has imposed a curfew as a result of the economic crisis, which has resulted in increased instability and unrest.
The president was given the right to impose a national curfew from 6 p.m. local time on Saturday until 6 a.m. local time on Monday, according to the government’s communications department.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka has asked for stronger legislation to address the
country’s rising instability. Since Friday, the government has declared a state of emergency.
Emergency orders have already permitted the military to arrest and hold criminals without the need for an arrest warrant. The consequences, on the other hand, remain unclear. The
president’s emergency powers have yet to be defined by rules.
On a Friday afternoon, shops were open and traffic was regular, with police stationed at several gas stations. To ensure public order and sustain crucial supplies and services, Rajapaksa said a state of emergency was required.
