Ministry dismisses rumours of military withdrawal from religious sites

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November 03, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Defence has refuted recent social media claims suggesting the government intends to withdraw military personnel from providing security at temples and other religious sites.

In an official statement, the Ministry clarified that these reports are unfounded, affirming that no such decision has been made regarding the security arrangements for religious sites across the country.

The Ministry emphasised its commitment to maintaining current security protocols to ensure the protection of these places of worship, urging the public not to rely on unverified information circulating on social media.

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