The Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification on news reports circulating claiming that Police protection for the Chief Incumbent of the Kiri Vehera Temple in Kataragama, Venerable Kobawaka Damminda Thero, has been withdrawn. Issuing a statement, the Police said a report has been submitted by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Matara and Hambantota divisions, clarifying the news item circulating via electronic, print, and social media. According to the report, the Kataragama sacred precinct houses the Ashta Pala Ruha Bodhiya, the Kiri Vehera Temple, and several other shrines. To ensure security in this area, 16…
Police clarify news reports on security linked to Kataragama Kiri Vehera Temple
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