Fire on Dambulla mountain

8 August 2010 08:46 am

By K.K Ariayadasa

An archeologically valued mountain in Dambulla “Dahaiyakanda” was set on fire this afternoon. A suspect believed to have been one of the arsonists was arrested by the police.

The police are in search of two other suspects also believed to have been involved in setting the mountain on fire.

A bicycle belonging to the suspect in custody has also been recovered while the reason for setting the mountain on fire is still under investigation.  (Daily Mirror online)