Around 127 Small and Medium entrepreneurs have committed suicide after losing their assets due to the Parate Execution in the backdrop of the recent economic crisis, it has been stated.
Chairman of the Kurunegala District organization of joint enterprises – Mr. Chamli Kumarasiri has said this during a meeting of the organization held on Nov. 03.
The number of fatalities could increase in the future, he had warned.
He pointed out that all SMEs came crashing down following a string of events including the Easter Sunday bommbings, Covid-19 pandemic and the economic crisis.
However, no relief was provided by banks or any government in power so far, he pointed out.
(Source : aruna.lk)
