Colombo (News 1st): The Ministry of Defence said, complete attention has been given to the request made by Leader of the United National Party Ranil Wickremesinghe, to provide adequate security to its party members.

Defence secretary, Major General Kamal Guneratne said, the matter was discussed during a meeting with Ranil Wickremesinghe. The meeting was joined by the general secretary of the UNP Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, and MP Navin Dissanayaka.

Defense secretary, Major General Kamal Guneratne assured, will not keep room for any tense situation to occur based on political issues and the necessary steps in this regard are already in place. He added, in the event of a tense situation, the police and security forces have been instructed to enforce the law against those responsible.

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