Colombo, April 11 -- Police said yesterday that special security and traffic arrangements will be in place during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season.

More than 35,000 police officers have been deployed across the country to ensure public safety and manage traffic during the celebrations.

Security and traffic measures will be implemented at New Year events, concerts, and exhibitions expected to draw large crowds.

In the Colombo area alone, over 6,000 officers have been assigned to duty, particularly in anticipation of heavy crowds at popular shopping destinations.

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