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Exercise restraint, Sri Lanka told

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NEW DELHI: Expressing grave concern and unhappiness at the growing casualties of unarmed Tamil civilians as a result of military action in Sri Lanka, New Delhi on Monday asked Colombo to act with greater restraint.

National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan summoned Sri Lankan Deputy High Commissioner G.G.A.D. Palithaganegoda to convey India’s concerns to him.

The Sri Lankan official was told that the escalation of hostilities in the north and the resultant fallout was leading to a great deal of concern in India, an official release said. It was pointed out that there was need for the Sri Lankan government to address the growing feeling of insecurity among the minority community.

To stem the deteriorating humanitarian situation, the need to revive the political process was highlighted. India said it was essential that vital supplies to the affected population were not disrupted in any manner.

New Delhi also expressed serious concern at the continuing attacks on Indian fishermen, including the recent incident on September 27/28. This was not in keeping with the spirit of the understanding reached between India and Sri Lanka and recently reiterated in meetings held at the highest levels.

While suggesting that such attacks by the Sri Lankan Navy should cease, it was also emphasised that one must not lose sight of the humanitarian and livelihood dimensions of this issue, the release added.

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