INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
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.
