During the Jaffna and Kilinochchi District Coordinating Committee meeting today (04), President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed crucial issues concerning missing persons, land releases, and environmental conservation in the Jaffna district.
The President emphasized the need for immediate attention and proactive measures to address these pressing matters.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the issue of resettling displaced persons cannot continue and that there should not be any displaced persons by 2025. He instructed the officials to draw up a plan to resettle all those displaced.
The President inquired about the status of missing persons, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The registered number for the missing persons is 1788, encompassing all 15 divisional secretariats in the Jaffna district. A total of 1289 families have been interviewed, but as of now, no reports have been received from the district secretariat. The President directed officials to expedite the process, aiming to conclude the remaining 500 cases swiftly. Additionally, the President proposed contacting the missing person’s office for a resolution, setting a target to complete the task within the next six months.
President Wickremesinghe acknowledged the economic hardships faced by the public and assured that public servants would receive economic relief after the Thai Pongal celebration this year. He emphasized that with the stabilization of the country’s economy, economic relief measures are being extended to the entire population.
