Seeking treasure hunters

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A tense atmosphere prevailed when a group of STF personnel who were allegedly digging up a treasure in Hiwalapitiya tank in Wilachchiya clashed with the villagers. However, the police rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control. Pix by Athula Bandara

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K.V.Wajira Hemantha Wednesday, 02 May 2012 11:05 AM

I love to see what police spoke person says........

Prasannajit Wednesday, 02 May 2012 11:03 AM

Must be looking for King Dutugemunu's sword.

Tom Wednesday, 02 May 2012 11:03 AM

now from measum to other all digging we know who is behind,only thing misssing is their id card nos rest is intact

upul Wednesday, 02 May 2012 11:46 AM

Special Treasure Hunting Force !!!!!!!!!!!

Ashraff Wednesday, 02 May 2012 12:03 PM

caught red-handed! Good job by the Wilachchiya villagers but will the rule of law prevail is the question.

AFAS Wednesday, 02 May 2012 12:01 PM

VERY VERY SPECIAL TASK!!!!!!!!!!!

dharmishta Wednesday, 02 May 2012 01:17 PM

Why look for treasures when 2500 is enough for one month?

manu Wednesday, 02 May 2012 01:05 PM

what to say..naduth hamduruwange.. baduth hamduruwngae ne...

bandulaster Wednesday, 02 May 2012 02:19 PM

Does UNDER CONTROL mean that the STF was allowed to move out saftly??????????????????

achu Wednesday, 02 May 2012 02:38 PM

Why police need weapons for this Task?

lankashantha Wednesday, 02 May 2012 02:40 PM

Heroes turning in to zeros

Imran Hussein Wednesday, 02 May 2012 02:46 PM

Police rush to the scene to resque the treasure hunters from the villagers (situation under control) lol.

Mo Wednesday, 02 May 2012 03:26 PM

They are looking LTTE weapons. is this is foreign conspiracy?

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