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Last Updated : 2024-05-03 00:02:00
An ancient dagoba 'Kuda Sithulpawwa' in the historic sacred area of Hambanthota District was broken into by a group of treasure hunters last night (31), Archaeology Department Director General Prof. Anura Manatunga said.
He said the items which had archaeological value were stolen by these elements.
He said a special investigation was underway into the incident.
Meanwhile, the police said one suspect who was involved in the incident was arrested and he is to be produced before the Anuradhapura Magistrate today.
The police also launched a search operation to locate the remaining four suspects who fled the area.
Prof. Manatunga said, this ancient Kuda Sithulpawwa was built in the second century BC by King Kavantissa.
According to the Chronicles, it is said that 12,000 monks lived in this sacred place in that era. (Chaturanga Samarawickrame)
Bandu Wednesday, 01 September 2021 12:35 PM
Only in SL we get "impartial" inquiries and "special" investigations. In NZ, Oz, UK, just normal inquiries and investigations take place. Nothing partial or special. This shows up the SL's corrupt Police having two standards.
Banda Wednesday, 01 September 2021 07:20 PM
Not a surprise , only in Sri Lanka under the nose of who...
Nunya Thursday, 02 September 2021 03:34 PM
These robberies are all funded by politicians. If you have 3 million rupees you can open a "door". Government is fully aware and control most of the activities, tri forces are involved in security transport , even to help grant fake permits. If you know about something they will threaten to kill you if you talk.
Vernon Thursday, 02 September 2021 04:00 PM
If there are treasures buried, what is the use. It is not a treasure unless taken out and made use of. It is like gold coins buried in some place. බල්ලා පිදුරු කන්නෙත් නැ, කන ගොනාට දෙන්නෙත් නැ.
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