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Govt. warned of impending attacks on Apr 04 : Minister Senaratne
Minister Rajitha Senaratne today (Apr 22) said that international intelligence agencies had warned the government on April 04 regarding an impending attack in the country.
By Asiri Fernando
Minister Rajitha Senaratne today (Apr 22) said that international intelligence agencies had warned the government on April 04 regarding an impending attack in the country.
Speaking at a press briefing at Temple Trees, the Health Minister noted that the Chief of National Intelligence had warned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) regarding the probable attacks before April 11.
Further, he said that the Prime Minister and the State Minister of Defence were not invited for National Security Council (NSC) meetings since December last year.
Meanwhile, Minister Senaratne claimed that the NSC did not adhere to a call for a meeting with the Prime Minister on Sunday morning.
Commenting on yesterday's attacks, the Minister noted that a local organisation identified as the National Tawheed Jamath has been suspecteed of plotting yesterday's explosions. He added that all suicide bombers are believed to be Sri Lankan nationals.
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