Special security measures in place for Good Friday, Easter Sunday

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(Colombo), March 26 (Daily Mirror) - Special security measures have been implemented at churches across the country in view of the upcoming Good Friday and Easter Sunday, police said.

Police spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has directed all officers, including Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (SDIGs), DIGs, and officers in charge (OICs) of police divisions to ensure enhanced security.

He said Police OICs have been instructed to collaborate with priests and boards of trustees of churches to develop tailored security plans during Holy Masses from March 29 to 31.

Under this plan, church premises will be inspected discreetly before sermons begin, to avoid disturbing devotees. If necessary, body searches may be conducted after discussions with church authorities.

DIG Thalduwa said that instructions have been given to obtain the assistance of the Special Task Force (STF) and the Tri-Forces personnel if the number of police officers deployed to churches is inadequate.

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Anne Feszczur Tuesday, 26 March 2024 06:13 PM

Where was the special security when there was a warning about bombings in 2019?

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Nothing will happen this year Tuesday, 26 March 2024 06:38 PM

Total waste of public funds with the needless show, with having to have paid military do this. It was the head of the SLFP who caused the problem, he is not going to come to power again. UNP was complicity in letting him as President get away with it, and Ranil will and the UNP will suffer a lot after the elections for Ranil's wrongdoing. Ranil not condemning SLFP head is his and UNPs wrongdoing. They didn't suffer enough previous election, so they have to be doubled down on coming one.

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sirimevan Tuesday, 26 March 2024 11:29 PM

Waste of money, should have done after so many warnings of easter attack in 2019

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Jeanne Wednesday, 27 March 2024 06:39 AM

What a ridiculous waste of funds and human resources. Everyone knows how, who and why these attacks took place. But sadly, these criminals are walking free and in plain sight and to add insult to injury, they are continuing to engage in politics. This country is doomed.

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Dee Wednesday, 27 March 2024 07:03 AM

terrorism should not be taken lightly, especially if they resurge in a different form supported by ordinary people! To win elections, they will do anything, especially if they have a subversive background! Please also give protection to transformers.

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Sambo Wednesday, 27 March 2024 07:49 AM

Do we have to pray to God surrounded by security. Security is for politicians who fear for their lives for the good things they to the public.

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Roshanaly Wednesday, 27 March 2024 09:29 AM

Election are closer, anything to create religious disturbance can occur.

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