Srilanka, May 9 -- Amid fears that India and Pakistan are on the brink of a wider conflict, Sri Lanka currently remains alert on possible implications for the country and its people, particularly for those studying and working in these two countries.

As a country, Sri Lanka will maintain neutrality as its standard position as far as such a conflict is concerned. The government is yet to put out a statement expressing its position. However, through the Foreign Ministry informed Sri Lankan nationals in these countries to be in touch with the missions in New Delhi and Islamabad in case of escalation of tension after India launched strikes on Pakistan following the massacre of 26 civilians by a terrorist group.

India blamed the incident on...