After two bomb threats targeting the Kandy District Secretariat, another bomb threat was reported to the Badulla District Secretariat today, police say.
The threat was received via email, similar to threats previously reported in the Kandy area.
In response, staff members at the Badulla District Secretariat have been immediately evacuated as a precaution.
Search operations are currently underway and special units have been deployed to inspect the premises.
Police say nothing suspicious has been found yet.