Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala stated in Parliament today (06) that the country has fallen into a wartime-like situation, despite it being an undesirable development.

He further said that the nation is now witnessing an unprecedented situation unlike anything seen in recent history.

He further stated that it is impossible to predict who may become victims or how people may be affected under the current uncertain circumstances.

Watagala cited the recent incident involving the Iranian navy ship 'IRIS Dena' near the Galle maritime boundary as an example of the emerging crisis.

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala further stated:

''We cannot predict when, how, or who else will have to...