The Kandy District Secretariat was subjected to an intensive search this morning (26) by several units, including the Bomb Disposal Squad, due to a bomb threat.
It is reported that this emergency search was carried out following a message sent to the official email address of the District Secretariat, claiming that a bomb fixed to a vehicle would be detonated within the premises.
The District Secretary informed the police accordingly, after which the search began around 10.00 am today, using police sniffer dogs.
With the arrival of the Bomb Disposal Squad and other search teams, the main entrance of the District Secretariat was closed.
As a result, the public who had come to obtain services faced severe inconvenience, since they were not allowed either to enter the premises or to leave them.
The Police also instructed officials and staff arriving at the District Secretariat by vehicle to remain near their vehicles.
Consequently, all vehicle owners had to halt their official duties midway and stay beside their vehicles, following which a search operation was conducted. (Newswire)
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