Intelligence agencies and security forces are currently investigating a suspected extremist group that has reportedly emerged in the Eastern Kalmunai area, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa revealed today.
Speaking at the Cabinet decision media briefing, Minister Jayatissa said that preliminary information regarding the group has been received, and authorities are actively working to uncover further details.
The Minister was responding to questions if the group has been identified, banned or arrested.
“At this moment, we have only received information about such a group operating in the Eastern Province. Intelligence and security agencies are in the process of verifying and investigating the matter. The President also addressed some concerns related to national security during discussions with officials. What we can confirm right now is that the security forces are closely monitoring the situation,” the Minister said. (Newswire)
