Security beefed up in Mawanella after stone pelted at Buddha shrine

The Police Special Task Force (STF) has been deployed in Mawanella town to strengthen security following an incident where stone was pelted at a shrine of Buddha opposite the Dadimunda Devalaya at Hingula in Mawanella.

The Mawanella police have launched an investigation into this incident. According to the police, a glass of the Buddha's shrine was broken.

Security personnel including the Army have been deployed at the scene following the incident.