Indian intelligence services gave information to Sri Lanka, alert given ‘as general information’
Indian intelligence services gave information to Sri Lanka, alert given ‘as general information’
Sri Lanka said on 15 May that it would “duly investigate” information flagged by Indian intelligence agencies – that the ex-LTTE was “reunited to launch attacks” on the island. – and “strengthen security”, a day after authorities denied the reported claim Hindu,
On 13 May, The Hindu, citing Indian intelligence sources, reported that “certain erstwhile cadres” had entered Tamil Nadu to “plan and execute” attacks in Sri Lanka. Which is in the grip of a serious economic crisis and political uncertainty. Sources had indicated that the attacks were being carried out to coincide with the ‘anniversary of Mullvikkal’. He was referring to the anniversary of the civil war marked by Sri Lankan Tamils on 18 May every year, to remember the thousands of Tamil civilians who died during the final phase of the Sri Lankan civil war in May 2009, when the Sri Lankan army was crushed. Had given. LTTE.
Sri Lanka’s Defense Ministry on 14 May denied the claims, calling the report “baseless”. ,We have not received any intelligence warning of such a security threat.” Ministry spokesman said Hindu,
The ministry said in a statement on May 15 that following the interrogation, Indian intelligence services have informed Sri Lanka that the information has been given as general information and further that an investigation will be conducted and action will be taken in this regard. To inform Sri Lanka about it. ,
Meanwhile, over the past few days, many Tamils, including the families of the forcibly disappeared persons, have been gathering at Mulivikkal, on the north-eastern tip of the island, and known for the mass killings of civilians, to celebrate “Remembrance Week”. Can go Locals pointed to increasing military presence. War-affected Tamils have repeatedly expressed concern that they are being denied the right to build memorials and remember their loved ones who died during the war. Last year, officials Bulldozer a memorial for the war victims Placed inside the University of Jaffna. In another instance, a commemorative plaque, and some memorials were erected earlier, before the anniversary of the war last year. found sabotaging,