Sri Lanka, May 16 -- On the directive of Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya, Sri Lanka Police have commenced inspections of long-distance public and private buses across the country to ensure passenger safety following multiple recent passenger bus accidents.

As part of this initiative, Ginigathhena Police conducted emergency inspections of long-distance buses operating from Hatton earlier today (15), focusing on vehicles traveling along the Hatton-Kandy main road, particularly in the Ambagamuwa area.

During the operation, legal action has been sought against 11 drivers-five from Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses and six from private operators-for operating vehicles with serious mechanical or safety deficienci...