Police tighten ID rules for essential workers to prevent abuse by others

All essential service workers had to have a letter issued by the head of his/her institution in addition to the workplace ID or official ID if on the road during travel restrictions, Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said yesterday (28).

“Hard or soft copies of these letters are mandatory for all those engaged in essential services and have to be produced when the police asked for them,” DIG Rohana said, adding that certain individuals were misusing the official ID issued to them. He also said that 11% of the vehicles operating in the Western Province had not valid reason to be out there on roads amidst a health crisis.