Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Police officers have been deployed near filling stations to manage traffic congestion following the reintroduction of the QR code system for fuel distribution, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of Traffic and Road Safety Range, W.P.J. Senadheera has stated.

Speaking to media, DIG Senadheera noted that unnecessary panic among the general public has led to heavy traffic congestion and long queues near filling stations. In response, police have taken steps to deploy officers to all filling stations in order to regulate traffic, maintain order, and minimize disruptions to road users.

DIG Senadheera emphasized that there is no need for the public to panic, explaining that under the QR code system fuel will b...