Security beefed up near remote schools in Mannar

By Dinasena Ratugamage

Law enforcement authorities in Mannar have decided to beef up security near rural schools in the district until further notice following several alleged attempts to drug and abduct school children.

A few days ago there was a report that a group travelling in a car had been offering sweets to students who were travelling on rural roads.They had also tried to lure the children into the car.The children had not taken up the offer and informed their parents, who in turn informed the principal of the school.The principal reported the incident to regional educational authorities and the police.