The Ministry of Defense stated that all further action has been taken following a thorough investigation into reports and information that the LTTE was planning to launch a terrorist attack in Sri Lanka.
The Ministry of Defense issued a special statement this morning regarding a newspaper report stating that a terrorist attack could take place in the country.
After inquiring about the above information, the Indian intelligence services have informed Sri Lanka that the information has been given as general information and further informed that the investigations will be carried out in this regard and action will be taken to inform Sri Lanka about it.
The Hindu newspaper in India also revealed yesterday (13) that the LTTE was planning to launch a terrorist attack in Sri Lanka on the 18th. The newspaper had stated that this revelation was based on a report by the Indian intelligence service.
The newspaper further reported that former LTTE cadres were behind the planning of the attack.