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Tight security at churches for Easter Sunday services
View(s):By Chris Kamalendran
Police Inspector General Chandana Wickramaratne has ordered the senior Deputy Inspector General to ensure security for churches throughout the country for today’s Easter Sunday services.
He said special security arrangements will be in place within predominantly Catholic areas in the country.
Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of respective Police stations had been told to have discussions about security requirements with the parish priests of their areas.
The Police had also been told to obtain the assistance of security forces personnel if there was a shortage of Police officers to provide adequate security for churches.
Special mobile Police patrols in predominantly Catholic areas began last night and would continue into this evening.
Military Spokesman Ravi Herath said the security measures provided by the armed forces for the Good Friday services would continue till evening.
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