Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification with regard to the special security provided to Panadura and Akurana areas recently.
Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa stated that false information had been circulated on social media pertaining to security risks in Panadura targeting Islamic prayers.
Hence, the Police had taken immediate measures to provide special security to prevent any such incidents, he said.
SSP Thalduwa said, however, the Police emergency hotline had received a call warning of a possible explosion in the Akurana area targeting mosques.
While ascertaining the authenticity of the message, the Police took measures to provide special security to the said area in Akurana to prevent any such incidents, he added.
The Police spokesman further stated that together with the Alawathugoda Police Station and representatives of mosques in the area, special security was provided.
SSP Thalduwa said, however, the specified date for the potential attack has passed and it has been proven that it was a false tip-off.
Investigations are underway to ascertain the person behind the false information, he said.
Police Spokesman SSP Thalduwa stated that special directives have been issued by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to provide necessary security in view of the Ramadan festival. (NewsWire)