President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a special committee headed by the Deputy Inspector General of Police will be appointed to protect lands in the Eastern Province.

He made the announcement at the Ampara District Coordination Committee meeting yesterday (22).

The President said action will be taken against land grabbing and unauthorised land reclamation in the region.

He also instructed officials to address coastal erosion, resettlement issues, and flooding in several Eastern Province areas including Ampara and Kalmunai.

The President added that funds have been allocated for development projects and urged officials to ensure timely implementation.