Security measures strengthened during holy week

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The Ministry of Defence has strengthened the security during the Holy Week and the Easter Sunday since the Easter Sunday is marked tomorrow while commemorating the victims of the Easter Sunday terror bombings took place in April 2019.

Tri-forces are now on standby and have been instructed to liaise with the Sri Lanka Police to heighten the countrywide security measures accordingly, the Ministry said in a statement. The Ministry has also issued specific instructions to the Chief of Defence Staff and the Security Forces

Commanders to be extra vigilant and to augment the security measures during the period while making security arrangements deemed necessary.

The general public and worshippers celebrating Easter including the Vigilance Committees appointed by the Churches are also requested to be watchful and to immediately notify activities or information, if any, associated to violence/terror or extremism to the respective law enforcement agencies.

Worshippers and the Churches concerning the services, ceremonies and other related activities during the holy week and the Easter are also requested to follow the healthcare guidelines issued by the healthcare authorities.

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