The hartal is being carried out today (06). Therefore, those who persuade people to engage in hartals will be prosecuted under the criminal law, police said.
The police said that they respect the right of the people to enjoy the various rights and freedoms guaranteed in the constitution and they will not be harmed.
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Ajith Rohana said that some groups were pressuring various businessmen and individuals to participate in the hartal.
