The NEXT garment factory within the Katunayake Free Trade Zone has abruptly ceased operations, leaving over 1,400 employees without jobs.
Sources report that the factory was sealed off overnight, with only security personnel now present at the site.
Workers claim they received no prior notice or explanation regarding the sudden closure.
Many employees are now facing uncertainty, with no information provided about compensation or alternative job opportunities.
The unexpected shutdown has sparked concern among workers and trade unions, who are calling for immediate government intervention.
