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Police and military presence increased
View(s):Heavy security for more than 2,000 Catholic churches will continue throughout the day for Easter Sunday services today.
According to Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) and Police Spokesman Nihal Thalduwa, over 10,000 security personnel including Police, special task force (STF) and armed forces would be deployed.
The Police have deployed around 6,900 Police personnel and 470 STF personnel. Apart from that, 2,900 armed forces would be deployed near churches.
Around 2, 253 Catholic churches are to be provided security.
There would also be checkpoints placed around the churches.
Requests were made to devotees to assist in the security operations.
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- Pix by Akila Jayawardena
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka message
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka in a message to mark this year’s Easter Sunday said celebrations are being held at a point where the country is at a decisive juncture socially, economically and politically.
“If we need to find sustainable solutions to hardships which the people are suffering from, there should be a solid change of the governing system. Working towards that is a responsibility of everyone,” the message said.
“The 2019 Easter Sunday bomblasts, which killed 273 persons and injured 500 persons in Catholic Churches and other places, completed five year anniversary today. Even though five years have passed we are still unaware of the truth despite the government appointing numerous committees to investigate persons who are behind the attack. Therefore they are waiting until justice is served for victims,” the message said.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Easter message
President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued an Easter Sunday message saying that in the face of unprecedented economic challenges, the nation has demonstrated resilience. “Just as Christ’s resurrection brings hope, let us emerge stronger, united in our resolve to overcome obstacles.”
He pointed out that as a diverse society, fostering unity is paramount.
“Let us join hands as Sri Lankans, dedicating ourselves to the country’s security, peace and development while guarding against divisive agendas.”
Mr Wickremesinghe also pointed out that people should commemorate Easter with reverence, remembering the tragic events of the past perpetrated by extremists. He assured that the government remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring national security, preventing such tragedies from recurring.
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