Special security plan for the festive season

Colombo (News 1st): The Ministry of Defence says the Tri-Forces with the Police have taken measures to increase security under a special plan during the festive season. The Ministry of Defence said instructions were given to take all necessary measures to ensure the security of the general public. It added that additional security personnel from the tri-forces and the Police have been deployed for the last two weeks. In addition, the Tri-Forces and Police are working closely with vigilant committees in respective areas to provide security to places of worship, public places, shopping malls and other places where people gather.