News Today: Underworld to be eradicated – News Today on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong stance on national security.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared in Parliament yesterday that investigations have revealed the infiltration of underworld activities into certain official institutions responsible for public security.

Speaking at the first meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence of the Tenth Parliament, the President assured that all necessary measures will be taken to completely eradicate the underworld.

Crackdown on Criminal Networks

President Dissanayake emphasized the urgency of eliminating organized crime from Sri Lanka’s security institutions. He stated that law enforcement agencies must undergo strict scrutiny to ensure that no officials are compromised by criminal influences.

“We will not allow the underworld to corrupt our institutions. Steps are being taken to completely eliminate this threat,” he asserted.

Enhancing Court Security with Technology

During discussions on national security, Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara stated that a proposal has been prepared to strengthen security at Court complexes.

In the future, security measures will be intensified using modern technology to monitor all parties entering court premises, including lawyers.

A New Era of Law and Order

The President’s firm stance signals a decisive shift in Sri Lanka’s approach to tackling organized crime. By reinforcing security measures and introducing advanced surveillance technologies, the government aims to restore public trust in law enforcement and the judiciary.