“Security forces have been ordered to shoot on sight anyone looting public property or causing harm to life,” the ministry said.
Updated on May 10, 2022 08:12 PM IST
The Sri Lankan defence ministry on Tuesday ordered troops to shoot on sight people involved in looting or damaging property, a day after protesters targeted the homes of ruling-party politicians, news agency AFP reported.
“Security forces have been ordered to shoot on sight anyone looting public property or causing harm to life,” the ministry said.
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