Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Sri Lanka Police have launched a comprehensive security operation ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, aimed at ensuring public safety during the festive season.

Police Media Spokesperson SSP Buddhika Manathunga stated that over 35,000 police officers have been deployed across the country as part of the special security program.

Additionally, intelligence officers in civilian attire have been stationed in densely populated urban areas to monitor and deter any potential threats, according to police.

In Colombo alone, approximately 6,000 officers-including traffic police-have been assigned to bolster security and manage the expected increase in movement and gatherings.

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