Cabinet on April 27 granted approval to produce a draft bill banning burqa and other full-face coverings that conceals the identity of the person in public places, reports Colombo Page. Cabinet Spokesman, Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella said the Cabinet has approved the ban on wearing full face masks in public places. The Minister said that it was decided to take this step as it is difficult to verify the identity of a person, especially if the face is completely covered, which is a threat to national security. The Minister said that similar steps have been taken in other parts of the world.