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8 arrested over digging for archaeological artefacts

Source: Sri Lanka Mirror
Category: Technology
Region: Sri Lanka
Published: August 20, 2026 at 05:13

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Eight individuals have been arrested while allegedly carrying out excavations in search of archaeological artefacts in Bharathipuram, Kilinochchi. Police said the suspects were arrested during a raid following a tip-off received by the Kilinochchi Police. The suspects, aged between 32 and 58, are residents of Mundalama, Ukuwela, Dummalasuriya, Piliyandala, Jaffna, Madampe and Keselwatta, police said. […]

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