INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In connection with the official statement by Sri Lanka Police relating to the possible threat of attacks versus foreign travelers in Arugam
Bay, the Russian Embassy in Colombo has actually asked for Russian citizens in Sri Lanka to remain watchful and to prevent large
gatherings.Meanwhile, the United Kingdom (UK) had actually likewise updated its travel guidance for Sri Lanka based on the current travel
alert released by the U.S
Embassy concerning potential hazards in the Arugam Bay area.The U.S
Embassy in Colombo also today provided a security alert for American citizens in Sri Lanka strongly recommending them to avoid the Arugam
Bay area till further notification, mentioning reliable details caution of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay
area.The Embassy says it has gotten credible info warning of an attack targeting popular traveler locations in the Arugam Bay area.Due to
the severe risk postured by this risk, the Embassy enforced a travel limitation on Embassy workers for Arugam Bay efficient immediately and
residents are highly urged to prevent the Arugam Bay area until further notice, the security alert said.Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Police had
announced unique steps to reinforce security in the Arugam Bay location following information received concerning prospective dangers to
travelers in the area.It is reported that around 500 police officers and Special Task Force (STF) personnel have been released to improve
the security of the Arugam Bay tourist area.Intelligence agencies and other security forces are likewise focusing on enhancing security in
the area, the police spokesperson said.Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa clarified that Israelis regular the Arugam Bay and Pottuvil areas
due to popular surfing places in those areas, and that current info got has indicated a possible threat targeting them.He even more
highlighted that no intelligence reports have actually been gotten relating to such threats in Colombo or any other locations of the country
thus far, and therefore urged the public not to have any undue fears.In the Arugam Bay location, there is a building developed by the
Israelis, a hall-like structure
Israelis are typically brought in to both Pottuvil and Arugam Bay, particularly since of surfing
They like that location, which is why they have set up a special place there, stated the Police Media Spokesman.He showed that recent
details recommended a possible threat to Israelis in the area
In response, the Senior DIG in charge of the province has initiated needed initial procedures, which include protecting the area by
releasing obstructions and occasionally carrying out checks on cars and individuals.
