Military Spokesperson Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera says the Military Intelligence Service and security forces are on 24 / 7 high alert over the activity of ISIS militants.

Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera was speaking to News 1st on the situation that has arisen following the terrorist attack on the Brussels Airport earlier this week.

He emphasised that there is no imminent threat to national security from ISIS.

However, security has been tightened at the Bandaranaike International Airport, following the Brussels attacks.

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