Army Troops Deployed to Ensure Security at Railway Stations Amidst Ongoing Strike

Due to the strike of the Railway Station Masters and Train Controllers, which began on 09 July 2024 based on several demands, the Ministry of Defence has requested the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, to deploy Army troops to assist the police in providing security at railway stations. The Commander of the Army has instructed the Security Force Commanders to deploy troops accordingly.

Under the supervision of the Security Forces - West and Security Forces - Central Commanders, Army troops have been deployed at 45 railway stations, including Kandy, Katugastota, Matale, Peradeniya, Gampola, Nawalapitiya, Hatton, Watawala, Kotagala, Thalawakele, Nanuoyya, Ambewela, Puttalam, Chilaw, Madampe, Nattandiya, Alawwa, Polgahawela, Kurunegala, and Mahawa.