Guidelines for tourists visiting Mullaitivu

The Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) which has observed a large influx of tourists to Mullaitivu consequent to the return of total peace has issued a set of guidelines for the convenience of both the visiting public and the people of the area.

The Centre in a press release said tourists visiting the area should identify and honour and respect the cultural traditions and values of the Tamil population in the re-settled areas.

They should specially make it a point to be properly attired when entering Hindu kovils and other places of worship to ensure that they do not harm the religious and cultural susceptibilities of the Hindu community.

They should also keep note that demining has not been completed in certain areas. They should control the speed of the vehicles in consideration of the road conditions and the health of the passengers.

The release said that unnecessary delays and hindrances at check points could be easily averted by sending their details including the names and NIC numbers of passengers, vehicle number and the date of arrival (visit) three days in advance to email address [email protected]. Unnecessary traffic delays could be averted by using the Paranthan-Mullaitivu, Mankulam-Odusuddan-Pudukuduirippu, Puliyankulam-Nedunkerni-Odusuddan-Pudukuduiruppu, Puliyankulam-Nedunkerni-Mullaitivu-Wattappalai-Pudukuduirrippu or Janakapura-Mullaitivu-Wattappalai-Pudukuduirippu roads.