Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala said that after the current Government came to power, the relevant institutions were empowered to punish the corrupt, and that it has now been implemented. He said that these actions are not being taken with the intention of taking revenge.

The Deputy Minister said this at a ceremony held at the Biyagama Police Station premises to mark the opening of the two new Police OIC residences built at the Biyagama Police Station and the Meegahawatte Police Station at a cost of Rs. 7.5 million each on Saturday (10).

The opening of these two official residences was carried out by the Deputy Minister.

The Deputy Minister also said: "Steps have been taken...