INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
stopped briefly in view of the upcoming holidays.Speaking on the matter, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the island-wide special
operation would thus be temporarily halted on December 24, 25 and 26.Thalduwa explained that the decision was taken as the police officers
have to be deployed to other specific duties on Christmas Day (Dec.25) and Poya Day (Dec.26).Further, clarifying that this does not mean the
special operation is coming to a halt, the police spokesman added that it would resume after the holidays.
