14 killed in road accidents within 24 hours

 Police spokesman SP Ajith Rohana said that a total of 14 persons lost their lives during the 24 hours ended at 6.00 am on 19th.

Thirty deaths have been reported from the 17th of this month. Also, 200 accidents involving injuries to the people were reported during this period, he added. He also pointed out that this situation has not been an expected one.

Police Spokesman SP Ajith Rohana said that around 1000 drunken drivers had been arrested during the period from the 11th to the 16th of this month and the law had been implemented against 30000 motorists.