Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Govt turns blind eye to deaths occurring in queues

- C.D.J.Weerasena Boralesgam­uwa

While deaths from COVID-17 are gradually decreasing, now there is another threat to the lives of the general public especially senior citizens. These are the deaths occurring at the queues while waiting to obtain gas and other essentials. Up to now seven deaths have been reported.

There is no response from the Government side on these deaths. Not one of the rulers has expressed sympathy or responsibi­lity for these deaths. The people’s anger is increasing day by day and it is very sad to hear their cries on the present situation especially about the rising price of essential food items and other necessitie­s. We can’t expect an immediate solution for these burning issues from the government side.

The government should take immediate action in order to rescue the general public who are suffering from these issues.

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