Fresh violence erupted between majority Sinhala Buddhists and minority Muslims in other areas of Central Sri Lanka’s riot-hit Kandy district on Wednesday, prompting authorities to extend a curfew till Thursday. A Government spokesperson said curfew has been extended in the troubled hill district popular with tourists to prevent further violence.

The Government also suspended internet services and blocked access to social networking websites and messaging platforms like Whatsapp in the riot-hit areas.

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