The Ministry of Defence has warned it will not hesitate to strictly enforce the law against persons or organized groups attempting to stir communal issues or work with similar motives.
Addressing the media in Colombo, State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon stated that there are obvious signs that another crisis is being triggered in the country once again.
He pointed out that such issues are being created especially at a crucial time when the country is on a path of recovery from a severe economic crisis.
The State Minister of Defence also raised concerns about the various elements with vested interests eyeing to disrupt the prevailing peaceful situation by igniting religious disputes in the country.
State Minister Tennakoon further emphasized the importance of maintaining religious stability for a healthy society.
“If a person or an organized group is trying to whip up communal sentiments or work with a similar motive, we will not hesitate to strictly enforce the law in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Constitution and Penal Code,” he added. (NewsWire)