Sri Lankan government has said that it would not allow the so-called AAVA group, or any other criminal gang, to raise its head in the North. <br/><br/>Law and order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said in a statement today that the Police had unleashed its full strength to curb the activities of the criminal gang and bring its members to book. <br/><br/>He said that the gang had launched 08 attacks in the Northern province having a majority Tamil population. <br/><br/>The Police have already arrested six individuals in connection with these incidents and further investigations are underway to arrest other members of the group. <br/><br/>The minister said crucial details of some masterminds operating the underworld from overseas have already been uncovered and expressed confidence that the police will soon be able to apprehend them. <br/><br/>The statement came as there were concerns expressed on the deteriorating situation in wake of increasing criminal activities in the province.