Sri Lanka has requested for special security measures for today’s Champions Trophy semi-final match between Sri Lanka and India, in the wake of reports of a possible pro-LTTE protest at the venue. High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in London, Dr. Chris Nonis has made a request from Britain’s Scotland Yard for adequate security at the match, Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs Karunaratne Amunugama said. It has been reported that certain pro-LTTE groups have planned a protest against Sri Lanka during the 2nd Semifinal which is set to take place at Cardiff today. A tense situation had was reported outside the Oval Cricket Ground after the Cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka on Monday, as Sri Lankan cricket fans and pro-LTTE activists holding ‘Boycott Sri Lankan Cricket’ placards clashed-Jayashan The Sri Lankan High Commissioner had taken steps to notify the police, after taking this situation into consideration, the External Affairs Secretary said.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:38:56 +0000
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