The Special Task Force (STF) has decided to carry out a special threat assessment programme to analyse threats faced by STF informants with the aim of safeguarding them from being targeted by the LTTE.
"This programme will be followed up by a strategic plan that will ensure maximum security for informants who work for the STF," Commandant STF DIG Nimal Lueke told the Daily News yesterday.
Commenting on the recent informant killings, the DIG said that each and every informant of the Armed Forces is under threat and it is the duty of the respective armed force to look into the security of informants.
"Its my duty to look after my people because they are working under me," the DIG said. "But at the same time the informant should also be aware of the threat faced by him and take precautionary measures."
The STF Commandant also pointed out that the if the informant is made aware of the security threat and the respective armed force provides him with adequate security and still he is negligent and fails to take precautionary measures, no one can be blamed.
The DIG further said that the STF is planning strengthen security in Ampara district with a new proposed base complex to avoid abundant natural resources in the district getting into the "wrong hands".
