Over 90 percent of Muslim shops were closed this morning in Trincomalee, Nilaveli, Kuchchaveli, Pulmudai and several other areas in the Eastern province.

 

In the Kandy town too, a large number of Muslim shops were closed. 

 

The same trend was seen in several areas in the capital city of Colombo such as Maradana, Armour Street, Grandpass and Maligawatte. 

 

A significant police presence was seen some areas in Colombo this morning to avoid any disturbance. 

 

Although a large number of Muslim shops were closed in the district of Vavuniya, the shops belonging to Tamils were open and functioning as usual. 

 

Speaking to Asian Mirror, a representative of the Muslim Traders Association in Vavuniya said the government should take immediate action to arrest those who were involved in what he termed as 'violence against Muslims'.