Threat of ISIS   – Forces on Alert

Threat of ISIS – Forces on Alert

Due to alleged threat by ISIS of  in the country,  security forces are kept  on alert said ,Acting Director of the Media Center of the Ministry of Defense cum Army spokesman Major Jayanath Jayavirave.

On the basis of media reports recently published, there are many  members of ISIS group in the country. Defence Secretary has recently disclosed that 36 Srilankans have gone to Syria and some of them joined ISIS.In the past, news items were published to the effect that  members of ISIS and people who maintained close relationship are in Srilanka.

Defense Ministry and Intelligence Unites are closely examining the development and on alert .There is no need for the Public to get panic,All received information will be thoroughly examined.If there is anything factual ,it will be revealed to the Public after confirmation,said Army spokesman.