Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- Government officers attached to the Kalpitiya Divisional Secretariat have temporarily withdrawn from disaster relief distribution activities.

They have reportedly withdrawn from activities after a group of individuals allegedly attacked officers while they were discharging their duties, causing disruption to the relief operations.

According to Nandana Ranasinghe, the President of the Sri Lanka United Grama Niladhari Association (SLUGNA), officers have decided not to participate in relief distribution until adequate security is provided.

Nandana Ranasinghe claimed that five Grama Niladhari officers who were involved in relief distribution in the Kalpitiya Divisional Secretariat were physically attacked.

He added f...