The Police together with the Army, Navy and Air Force have been deployed throughout the country in a combined effort to ensure security during the Christmas and New Year period, Colombo DIG Champika Siriwardena said. The police and tri forces personnel have been stationed at all Catholic and Christian churches for Christmas masses and New Year masses to ensure the safety of churchgoers. He said this security arrangement has been implemented in all districts. The Colombo DIG said this special combined security arrangement will be in force until January 1. he add.
