High security in Chilaw ahead of fisherman's funeral

Police and the Special Task Force continued to maintain tight security in the coastal belt to prevent any violence after the killing of a fisherman in Chilaw.

Rev Fr Claude Fernando, the Parish Priest of St Sebestian's Church, Wella Veediya, Chilaw told Timesonline that he has appealed to the fishing community in the village to refrain from any violence.

He said some 3,000 fishing families live in the area and among them was Anthony Fernando Warnakulasuriya who was killed in the shooting incident on Wednesday during a demonstration against the increased fuel prices.

The fish market in Chilaw remained closed on Friday for the fifth consecutive day.

The funeral of the fisherman is due to be held on Saturday.