Tri-forces chiefs directed to boost security for Easter Sunday

April 17, 2025 08:46 pm

The Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has instructed the Tri-Forces Commanders to beef up security in the country in liaison with the Ministry of Public Security for Easter Sunday on April 20, Ministry of Defence announced.

As Easter services for Christian devotees are scheduled to be held on April 18 and April 20, 2025, special security will be deployed to ensure the safety of devotees on those dates.

Meanwhile, Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued instructions to all Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (Senior DIGs) in charge of all provinces, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) in this regard.

Accordingly, the Acting IGP has further instructed officers to identify churches expected to attract large crowds and to ensure security in and around those locations.

Special security measures to be implemented for Easter Sunday
Apr 17th, 2025

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