The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into a photo circulating on social media, allegedly showing the sacred tooth relic during the ongoing Siri Dalada Vandanawa at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy.
According to Police Headquarters, the image is being shared with claims that it was captured by a devotee who visited the temple between April 18 and 27, 2025. However, devotees attending the religious observance are strictly prohibited from using mobile phones or taking photographs of the relic.
Acting on the instructions of the Acting Inspector General of Police, the CID is now working to determine whether the photo was actually taken during the Dalada Vandanawa, whether it was captured by a visitor, or if it has been digitally altered. (NewsWire)
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