Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha is presently on a see to the Arugam Bay location to inspect the fundamental security circumstance, the Defence Ministry said.On October 23, Israels national Security Council had actually provided an urgent caution to Israeli residents to leave popular traveler areas in southern Sri Lanka immediately, and classified the Arugam Bay area as a level 4 danger, encouraging Israelis to take preventative measures, such as hiding their Jewish identity and avoiding large gatherings.The Israeli security facility is maintaining close communication with Sri Lankan security authorities and carefully monitoring the scenario, the council stated.It likewise encouraged Israelis in other parts of Sri Lanka to exercise caution and avoid holding large public gatherings.The security alert followed a warning from the US Embassy in Colombo, which said it had actually received trustworthy info about a prospective attack in Arugam Bay.
United States people are strongly recommended to avoid the location till further notice, the declaration said.The Russian Embassy and the UK issued similar warnings to its citizens, urging them to remain vigilant and prevent large gatherings.Security has actually consequently been tightened up in traveler hotspots across the island consisting of Arugam Bay.