Colombo (PTI): Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has ordered special security for luxury hotels in and around the Island's capital in the wake of terror attacks in Mumbai.

"The need for a special security arrangement to protect hotels is greatly felt," Rajapaksa said at the security review meeting with owners of tourist hotels, government representatives and defence authorities here.

Condemning the terror attacks that has left over 195 people dead in Mumbai, he called for "concerted action" by all countries to eliminate terrorism.

"These unfortunate attacks bring into focus the urgent need for concerted action by all countries to eradicate the menace of terrorism, wherever it is, and whoever the leaders and manipulators of such violence may be," he said in a statement.

The Sri Lankan government is reportedly giving final touches to the setting up of a "security committee network" for the protection of high end hotels that will be headed by a top retired police officer.

The committee will work in close cooperation with the Defence Ministry.

Sri Lanka, known for its lush green surroundings and forest cover besides the golden beaches, depends to a great extent on tourism for generating revenue for its coffers.