INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lanka Police have announced unique measures to strengthen security in the Arugam Bay location following information got concerning
possible risks to travelers in the area.It is reported that around 500 police officers and Special Task Force (STF) workers have actually
been released to enhance the security of the Arugam Bay tourist area.Intelligence companies and other security forces are also concentrating
on enhancing security in the region, the police spokesperson said.Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa clarified that Israelis frequent the
Arugam Bay and Pottuvil areas due to popular surfing areas in those areas, and that current information received has actually indicated a
possible hazard targeting them.He even more stressed that no intelligence reports have been received concerning such risks in Colombo or any
other locations of the nation so far, and for that reason advised the public not to have any excessive fears.In the Arugam Bay location,
there is a structure established by the Israelis, a hall-like structure
Israelis are typically attracted to both Pottuvil and Arugam Bay, particularly because of surfing
They love that location, which is why they have actually established a special place there, stated the Police Media Spokesman.He indicated
that recent information recommended a prospective danger to Israelis in the area
In response, the Senior DIG in charge of the province has actually started required preliminary procedures, which include securing the
location by releasing roadblocks and periodically carrying out checks on vehicles and individuals.Meanwhile, the U.S
Embassy in Colombo has actually strongly advised its citizens to prevent the Arugam Bay location up until further notice, mentioning
reliable information caution of an attack targeting popular traveler places in the Arugam Bay area.The Embassy states it has actually gotten
reputable info caution of an attack targeting popular tourist places in the Arugam Bay area.Due to the serious danger posed by this hazard,
the Embassy enforced a travel limitation on Embassy workers for Arugam Bay effective instantly and until additional notice.U.S
residents are highly urged to prevent the Arugam Bay area till additional notice, the security alert said.
