Four High Security zones for SAARC Summit

by Jayampathy JAYASINGHE

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A special security operation will come into effect in Colombo and in the Kotte area from today from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. as a prelude to the main SAARC Summit scheduled to be held during the next few days, Police media spokesman, SSP Ranjith Gunesekera told the Sunday Observer.

The areas under the security plan will cover roads leading from the Galle Face roundabout up to the BMICH and to the Parliament in Kotte. These areas include Fort, Kollupitiya, BMICH and Kotte.

Meanwhile, another security operation will come into effect from today on the Colombo-Katunayake road from 3p.m. to 6p.m. Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes during these times to avoid inconvenience.

SSP Gunesekera said that four High Security zones will be set up in Fort, Kollupitiya, the BMICH, Katunayake and the Parliament during the main SAARC Summit. Only special pass holders will be allowed to travel in these areas during these periods.

Permits will be issued to residents in these areas from police stations. Around 12,000 policemen including armed service personnel will be deployed during the Summit Conference, Senior DIG Nimal Mediweka, told the Sunday Observer.

Police have mounted a massive operation to locate a red Honda Hero motorcycle bearing No NB 8803 (Western Province) believed to be fitted with explosives. The public are advised to contact the nearest police station if they have information regarding the vehicle.

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