Navy to thwart possible attempts to cross Bolgoda Lake by Atulugama residents
April 06, 2020- SLN's Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) deployed in the adjacent areas of Bolgoda Lake
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), which has taken swift measures to thwart possible attempts to cross Bolgoda Lake by bordering Atulugama residents, who are now in a total lockdown and advised to retain quarantined, has deployed Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) at the adjacent areas of Bolgoda Lake from yesterday (April 5).
Following information received from various sources on attempts to cross the area through the Bolagoda Lake for day-to-day activities by the residents, SLN has deployed two patrol boats at the Kimmanthudawa area in Atulugama which is more vulnerable for crossover to other areas.
Speaking to defence.lk, Navy spokesman Lt. Com Isuru Sooriyabandara said there were no such noticeable attempts so far due to Navy’s presence.
“Our naval patrol boats will continue to monitor the area and no one will be allowed for boat rides and travels to other areas until further notice,” he said.
Recently (March 28) travel restrictions within Atulugama area was strictly imposed following to a discovery of father and his sister tested positive for COVID-19.
Steps have been initiated to close eight cross roads with possible accesses into the village and the surrounding areas are also cordoned while placing Police roadblocks by the local government authorities.
Patient was a returnee from abroad and he was reported to have visited a number of residents in the village recently.
Some of the suspected persons, who associated with the patient, were also taken by the health authorities for further investigations.
Some of the villages in the close proximity to Atulugama in the Kalutara district have also been declared as out of bound for the regional community.
