MRI cautions public against handling ‘alien’ objects

Nadira Gunatilleke

The Medical research Institute (MRI), Colombo requested the public not to handle any alien metal objects or other material which may have been deposited in the ground or had fallen on the ground, as they could be harmful to human health.

The MRI requested the public to inform them about any such objects, a Health Ministry spokesman said. The spokesman urged the public to refrain from handling any object, metal or any other material found close to the areas where Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) have been observed.

Touching such foreign objects can be harmful to health.

“Inform the MRI about any foreign object found in order to conduct relevant medical investigations to find out the origins of such materials. There is a possibility of such objects or materials being found at locations where alleged UFOs have been spotted,” he said.

“Prof. Chandra Wicramasinghe has decided to conduct a full scientific investigation on the material handed over to him by the MRI. The MRI received these materials, including descriptions and visuals of alleged UFO sightings from the members of public who observed them, “ he added.