The decision was met with criticism from the Opposition, trade unionists, and social activists. Observing that although the DGHS is mentioned as the competent authority, Kumarapperuma explained: “However, the DGHS cannot issue regulations or directives. Kumarapperuma further said: “That decision has to be taken by the health authorities, and not the Police. There should be a valid explanation from the health authorities to send a person to quarantine. The SJB also filed three fundamental rights (FR) petitions at the Supreme Court last Friday (9) challenging the arrests of trade union activists using the quarantine law.
