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All measures taken to ensure public security
Making a press statement, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, said that the Security Forces, Special Task Force, Police and the Civil Security Department have been able to bring the situation under control after the April 21st incidents by arresting most of the perpetrators involved in the suicide bombings.
GENERAL AMNESTY PERIOD EXTENDED BY ANOTHER WEEK
The General Amnesty period declared for Army deserters to receive their legal discharge has been extended by the Army Headquarters by another week considering the need for more to receive their discharge.
More suspects arrested
A suspect was arrested in Kattankudy by Police, Thursday night (9). Investigations have revealed that the suspect had maintained close links with the suicide bomber Zahran and had even involved in financial transactions with him.
I will fulfil the responsibilities of building a peaceful country after eradicating terrorism from the Motherland - President
President Maithripala Sirisena said that he was not affected by terrorism and that he would fulfill the responsibility of building a peaceful country after eradicating terrorism.
Entry and exit restriction eased at Katunayake airport
The Sri Lanka Air Force was made aware that the passengers arriving and departing the Bandaranaike International Airport had to undergo considerable inconvenience because of the enhanced security arrangements put into effect from the 21st April, 2019.
Coast Guard DG calls on Secretary
The Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunga made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, on Thursday (09 May).
Public Advised to Dial 113 for Any Emergency
In the event of any emergency or need to convey any suspicious information, Directorate of Operations at the Army Headquarters requests the public to contact 113 any time of the day.
SIU investigation into Police errors over granting of bail to suspects
The Cinnamon Grand hotel suicide bomber, Mohamed Ibrahim Inshaf Ahamad was the owner of the brass factory at Wellampitiya.
KDU Vice Chancellor calls on Secretary
The Vice Chancellor of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Air Vice Marshal HMSKB Kotakadeniya made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (09 May).
‘We will not allow barbaric terrorists to divide the Sri Lankan nation’ – President emphasized in the East
Pointing out that terrorism has not won anywhere in the world, President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized that the brutality of the extremist terrorism should not be allowed to divide the nation of Sri Lanka.
Extremist training locations raided
A 25-acre land in Riditenna in Valaichchenai Police Division was searched by the CID, Police and STF on Monday (06) after it was identified as a site used by the extremist terror group for their activities.
EU Ambassador meets Secretary
European Union delegation led by EU Ambassador for Sri Lanka, HE Mr. Tung-Lai Margue met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at his office on Tuesday (07 May).
Security situation under control and normalcy restored - President
President Maithripala Sirisena said that as authority had been entrusted to the security forces to carry out their duties without hindrance, the situation has been brought under control and normalcy has been restored in the country.
Media Release
A request has been made not to telecast the occasions when the security forces conduct search operations in houses and public places through the media.
Four Police teams to investigate into Kochchikade incident
Two individuals have been arrested following clashes in Kochchikade in Negombo. A personal dispute between two individuals had escalated into a tense situation after a group of highly intoxicated persons had involved and behaved in an unruly manner.
Chinese DA calls on the Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Xu Jianwei made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General S H S Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, on Monday (06 May 2019).
While the security forces are destroying the extremist terrorism, the religious leaders holds the responsibility to ensure reconciliation in a multi ethnic country President
President Maithripala Sirisena said that within a short span of time the security forces will be firmly eradicating the extremist terrorism and that the religious leaders holds the responsibility of building reconciliation and understanding between all ethnic groups without letting the trust of the people of the country to fail.
Security measures stepped up to ensure public safety
Tri Forces, Police, STF and the Civil Defence Department have worked tirelessly to ensure the security of the country since the aftermath of the terrorist incident, said so the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Retd) during a press briefing held at the Ministry, last evening (06 May).
Security operations to ensure safety of school children
During the past 48 hours, the armed forces have focused their full attention on the safety of school children. We have fully evaluated the security status quo and taken all necessary preventive security measures covering all the schools.
Special search operations around schools premises on Sunday
Special security arrangements have been made to facilitate the reopening of schools on Monday. Necessary instructions have already been issued to all Police stations in the country.
Nearly 15 000 Tri Forces troops deployed for security
Island wide security has been tightened with Tri Force having deployed nearly 15,000 personnel to ensure public security during the past 48 hours.
Police bury those killed in Saithamaruthu incident
Police took measures to bury ten remains of those killed in the Sainthamaruthu suicide blast after completing investigations and post mortem procedures, on Thursday (02 May).
Stern action against rumour mongers
Authorities will take legal action against those who are involved in spreading false information, images or videos that would be detrimental to the reconciliation among the people.
Army Commander calls on the Secretary
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General S H S Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (03 May 2019).
Navy Commander calls on the Secretary
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General S H S Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (03 May 2019).