Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- A message claiming that a bomb was inside the storeroom of the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat in Nawalapitiya was received today (29) via the office's email creating panic among its employees.

Based on the email, the storeroom as well as the entire premises of the Divisional Secretariat were subjected to an emergency inspection today, an Ada Derana correspondent reported.

The email had been sent from overseas to the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretary, Ramya Jayasundara and it reportedly stated: "There is a bomb inside a tent. It will explode today (29) at 2:00 p.m."

Subsequently, the Divisional Secretary acted immediately to evacuate the staff and members of the public who were present at the premises.

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