Eran writes to EC over social media bomb threat

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Says he was tagged in Twitter message detailing bomb attack next week
Asks EC to take necessary action
IGP also sent copy of letter

State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne sent an urgent letter to the Election Commission last evening, bringing to its notice a message he was tagged in on social media alleging that a bomb attack was to take place next week.

State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne

In the letter, a copy of which was sent to the Inspector General of Police, Wickramaratne reproduced a Twitter message in which he was tagged along with Ministers Harin Fernando and Ajith Perera alleging a bomb attack was being planned for next week. The message urged the UNP members to convene a Security Council meeting over the matter.

“I believe the above warning is related and in connection to the Presidential Election. As such, I am referring same to the EC for necessary action, including any appropriate action to be taken through other State functionaries,” Wickramaratne said.