Army Commander Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka, accompanied by a few senior officers of the Army Headquarters, flew to Yala torday to review the security situation in the area. Commander, Area Headquarters Hambantota, Colonel Devinda Perera received the Army Commander on his arrival at the airstrip.
Arrangements in force to ensure security in the area and adjoining villages were discussed at length during the meeting held at the Area Headquarters auditorium. Senior officers of the Army and the Police including senior DIG, D.W. Prathapasinghe responsible for the security in the area attended the meeting.
Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka gave further instructions on future security arrangements before turning back to Colombo this evening.