Watch: Security beefed up in Sri Lanka to stop riots

Heavy security in Sri Lankan capital after police are ordered to go on the offensive and use live ammunition to stop rioting.

Courtesy AFP

Military tanks seen on the roads of #SriLanka.
Security forces have been ordered to shoot on sight anyone looting public property or causing harm to life, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.#lka pic.twitter.com/WLUx6Q0jzG
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