World News | Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka closes its visa center after alleged break-in

COLOMBO, Feb. 15 (PTI) — The Visa Processing Center of the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka has announced here on Wednesday that it has temporarily closed due to a security incident reported last night.

The alleged burglary at the visa center prompted the Indian High Commission to shut down visa processing operations, according to police sources.

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“Due to the security incident reported last night, the Colombo IVS Pvt. Ltd Visa Application Center will remain closed until further notice,” the delegation said in a statement.

“All applicants are asked to reschedule their appointments with IVS Pvt. Ltd accordingly,” it said.

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Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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