Sri Lanka: English-speaking police recruited for tourist needs

Posted on February 4, 2013 • Filed under: Asia, Tourist Stories

As reported by dailymail.co.uk, “With its idyllic beaches and fascinating culture, Sri Lanka has been tipped by travel experts as one of the hottest destinations for 2013. However, the boom in tourism is coming at a cost, according to new reports. The Sri Lankan government is facing an increasing number of complaints from tourists over harassment and, as a result, they are recruiting more English-speaking policemen with computer literacy to the Tourist Police on the strength of it.” Read Article

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