The Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa instructed the army to remain alert of groups working to "destabilise" the country reported Xinhua.
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said,
“We know that there are remnants of the LTTE still operating outside Sri Lanka, and there are others even within Sri Lanka who may try to destabilise the peace. It is very important that we remain vigilant about such threats,”
“We must ensure that peace and stability continues, enabling us to build a better future for all Sri Lankans.”