Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena stated that security at Jaffna University would be maintained, as he met with staff and the parents of those involved in a clash between Sinhalese and Tamil students in Colombo on earlier this month.
The President's Media Division said Mr Sirisena had told those present that the Sri Lankan government “is fully responsible for the security and safety of the students”.
Telling the participants that students could “engage in studies without any fear and suspicion as the security and safety of the university has been assured,” Mr Sirisena went on to add,
“The Police and other security sections have been informed to act sensitively towards such incidents”.