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Sri Lankan High Commissioner Prasad Kariyawasam told Daily Mirror Online a short while ago that India had taken the spate of attacks on Sri Lankan monks and pilgrims very seriously.
 
“India has taken these incidents seriously and showing serious concern.  It has also agreed to provide Sri Lankan pilgrims security and we are in constant touch with the relevant authorities,” Mr. Kariyawasam said.
 
He said the pilgrims could inform the Deputy High Commission in Chennai and it will take relevant action pertaining to the security of pilgrims.
 
“We hope the situation will be back to normal in a few days, because of the situation prevailing in Tamil Nadu, pilgrims can inform the Deputy HC in Chennai prior to their visit. The Deputy High Commission will take necessary action,” he said.
 
Meanwhile the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission in Southern India has written to the State government asking for increased security to be given to Sri Lankan people and establishments in the city, the Hindu reported.
 
The request follows Statewide agitations on the issue of Sri Lanka’s human rights record and attacks on Buddhist monks, including one on Monday.
 
“We have sought enhanced security arrangements to protect our people and establishments, including the Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lankan Airlines and the Mahabodhi Society premises,” said O.L. Ameerajwad, minister and head of chancery.
 
Expressing concern over the attacks on Buddhist monks, Mr. Ameerajwad, who, at present, is holding the additional charge of Sri Lanka Deputy High Commissioner, said many pilgrims were arriving in TN on their way to visit Bodh Gaya in Bihar.
 
“The Tamil Nadu police are cooperating well. The attack came as a shock. But as of now, we have not issued any travel advisory to pilgrims or tourists visiting Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka,” he said.
 
On Monday, a general alert was sounded in the State and police kept a close watch on the movement of Sri Lankan nationals, particularly Buddhist monks. In Chennai, where protesters marched to the airport and other Central government establishment, city police commissioner S. George reviewed the security scenario with senior police officials.
 
Tight security arrangements were in place at the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission on Sterling Road as well as the Mahabodhi Society in Egmore. (Source: The Hindu)

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  • DXB Tuesday, 19 March 2013 06:16 AM

    Gota should learn a lesson from this act of India , Please stop spreading hatred on your personal interest !!!

    yeyeman Tuesday, 19 March 2013 06:38 AM

    ye ye better take action

    fact Tuesday, 19 March 2013 09:00 AM

    its only the tip of the ice berg...

    anslam Tuesday, 19 March 2013 11:03 AM

    Travel ban is the solution until providing100% security for Sri Lankans.

    We welcome all Indians to Sri Lanka.

    HUMAN BEATEN BY THE DOG BUT HUMAN NEVER BITE DOGS

    Zarook Tuesday, 19 March 2013 05:51 PM

    Shame on Tamil Nadu for allowing such terrorist to roam their street and harm innocent clergy. It was disheartening to see a respected person been beaten and no one coming to the rescue. It is absolutely disgusting the way things are handled by the Tamil Nadu State Government. They should be ashamed of themselves.


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