Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa urged the people of the North and East to avoid being misled by false information and distortions aimed at undermining the government and the country's security forces.

A 'hartal' has been planned for tomorrow (18) in the North and East in protest, and demanding justice and accountability over the recent death of a 32-year-old in Mullaitivu, who had allegedly attempted to forcibly enter a military camp, slated for evacuation, that belongs to the 12th Battalion of the Sinha Regiment, located at Shivanagar in Mullaitivu.

Commenting further on this matter, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa added, "Investigations are underway into this. Three members of the army have already be...