Sri Lanka Islamic State Suspects Were Trying To Expand Base In TN

New Delhi: The Islamic State suspects, who carried out blasts in Sri Lanka during the Easter celebration claiming over 240 lives were trying to expand their base in India’s Tamil Nadu, official sources said. A top National Investigation Agency (NIA) source requesting anonymity said the IS suspects in Sri Lanka were trying to spread their influence in Tamil Nadu. “We are taking all necessary steps to verify the information and track if any of the attackers in Sri Lanka had India connection,” said an NIA source. He said some intelligence inputs have been received, but “at this stage it would be too early to comment if the information about the IS spreading its influence in Tamil Nadu is correct.” The source revealed the Indian counter-terror probe agency was also in touch with the authorities in Sri Lanka. “If required our team will visit Sri Lanka to gather more information,” he said. (IANS)

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