Sri Lanka Security Situation

[MRM]

where do u work Ashan?

i wanted to ask the same question.

bec i'm just oppersite HFC , & it was the same for us, some of our staff have gone to see the place

[nadskit]

Ashan's at Senok. Quite close.

Ah.. just across the road ne. I was wondering coz he said he heard the noise as if its next door n even I felt the same..so obviously we should be neighbours then ne...

[dillongt]

This may be old news in SL. See this Jordan King's story.

deyo sakki

[Hola]

This is good info

[ash]

Have 2 pop up this thread again. Another incident in Col 04 & 03. Cannot confirm yet. Edited August 14, 2006 by ash

[Morgoth]

Have 2 pop up this thread again. Another incident in Col 04 & 03. Cannot confirm yet.

Heard an explosion while at home, I'm told its from somewhere near Liberty Plaza. Havent heard that horrible sound in years...

[ferrarif50]

i heard it tooo.... near liberty plaza.

i heard it tooo.... near liberty plaza.

[Pericles]

Heard an explosion while at home, I'm told its from somewhere near Liberty Plaza. Havent heard that horrible sound in years...

Got info that it was Ananda Kumaraswamy mawatha. Where is that? Isn't that the road that runs in front of Thurstan?

[Elvis_Pil]

Got info that it was Ananda Kumaraswamy mawatha. Where is that? Isn't that the road that runs in front of Thurstan?

Thats green path machan- the col-3 part of it. Heard the noise and could see the smoke from our office.. the country is going to the dogs... hope every ones ok

[thushara_g]

From Defence.lk

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LTTE bomb kills seven - Colombo (2nd Lead)

A bomb explosion took place at Kollupitiya at 1.15 p.m today Monday the 14th of August.

The explosion occurred near the Liberty Plaza shopping complex at Kollupitiya.

It is believed that the bomb was fixed in a three wheeler.

The explosion caused damages to the vehicles of the new Pakistan ambassador's security escort.

Hospital sources said that seven people including three foreigners were killed due to this explosion.

It is further reported that four army personnel who were attached for the ambassador's security were also killed due to this explosion.

Another eight who received injuries were rushed to the National hospital for immediate medical attention.

[ash]

This is a very sad situ. Don’t know where & when again.

My wife went for something and when I called, she has just passed the area. This is really frustrating situation again.

Edited August 14, 2006 by ash

[Hola]

There were some bombs and kits found in Wathala area.This is not a good sign

[fuzzo]

yeah i heard about the bombs found in mabole wattala. aparently it was receoved on a tip off.

[nadskit]

This is a very sad situ. Don’t know where & when again.

My wife went for something and when I called, she has just passed the area. This is really frustrating situation again.

Yah me n my man were 2 meet up 4 lunch @ Dinomor n he had just passed that plc abt 2, mins ago..

[isurujosh]

Have 2 pop up this thread again. Another incident in Col 04 & 03. Cannot confirm yet.

unlike the fuel prices thread... this one serves itz purpose

[noaim]

I dont know how true this is, but according to some rumour/news there r suicide bombers @ least 5 of em in CMB. Be vigilant!

[Velocity]

Shah i didnt know that there was 9mm with a silencer and 17 bullets in bag in the dumpster in wattla or i would have sneaked it off.

how much does 9mm costs any way.

does any one know how to obtain gun license.

[nadskit]

I dont know how true this is, but according to some rumour/news there r suicide bombers @ least 5 of em in CMB. Be vigilant!

They have caught one in Battaramulla I heard..

[fuzzo]

does any one know how to obtain gun license.

by paying the correct person a good sum....

[Elvis_Pil]

by paying the correct person a good sum....

And you get one that can be traced all the way back for bucket load of crimes lol 14k on average I here for a 9mm

[sharkster]

They have caught one in Battaramulla I heard..

actually i hear they've caught two in batta...one of em had a stock of military uniforms...

[Velocity]

actually i hear they've caught two in batta...one of em had a stock of military uniforms...

Tips given by a UN security advisor -

Avoid crowded places in Colombo and travelling around at night since sudden curfews/security checks can't be ruled out. carry your passports/ID cards/business cards.

have a mobile phone and key local contact telephone numbers with you.if you have to go out at night, keep the interior lights on in the vehicle.

always keep a slight distance from the vehicle in front so you can turn round or into side street if anything happens around you (driver should be able to see the tyres of the vehicle in front).

if you are trapped in traffic and bombs or firing is taking place get on the floor board or crawl out of the vehicle, lie on the ground and wait for things to quieten down. If there is a ditch or drain nearby get in - dirty or not. Shrapnel and T56 bullets can pierce the doors.

Dont Stay near Pilawoos.

Don't run or shout.

[noaim]

Tips given by a UN security advisor

Dont Stay near Pilawoos.

Don't run or shout.

, that was the Dimz Security Advise i hope!

[Pericles]

Dont Stay near Pilawoos.

Pila gonna want to sue u for destroying its business.

[Velocity]

Pila gonna want to sue u for destroying its business.

At least two people noticed it.

Edited August 16, 2006 by Velocity