Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya stated that criminal activities in the Western and Southern provinces have increased.

However, he assured that security has now been strengthened in these provinces.

He made these remarks during a special press conference held at the Government Information Department today (22).

The Acting IGP also noted that the Sri Lanka Police have taken steps to ensure security within court premises in the country.

While police officers have been deployed outside the courts, he clarified that no police officers are assigned for security within the court premises.

However, a private security agency is currently responsible for internal security, and discussions wi...