Security continues to be strengthened in Arugam Bay since the first alert was given by the US and other countries to Sri Lanka’s intelligence community weeks ago but measures have been taken to keep security heightened in Colombo, Weligama and Ella as well until further notice.

The STF is in charge of the operation with several officers deployed on ground along with intelligence officers also stationed in several key areas.

There is no sign as to when this security situation will normalize but all precautionary measures have been taken to prevent any possible incidents and safeguard the tourists as well as the locals, the senior defence source said.

Aadditional police and STF forces have also been deployed outside Jewish prayer houses, better know as ‘Chabad Houses’ in these areas to prevent any harm to the Israeli community and tourists residing here