Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has urged residents of Sri Lanka's North and East to be wary of false information and distortions that he says are aimed at undermining the government and the country's security forces.

His comments come ahead of a planned 'hartal' or strike tomorrow (18) in the Northern and Eastern provinces.

The protest is demanding justice and accountability following the recent death of a 32-year-old man in Mullaitivu.

The individual had allegedly attempted to enter a military camp that was slated for evacuation.

Minister Jayatissa stated that three members of the army have been arrested and handed over to the courts as part of an ongoing investigation.

He charged that certain politica...