The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has agreed to restore police security at the historic Kurundi Rajamaha Viharaya in Mullaitivu following concerns raised by the temple's chief incumbent.
The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has decided to reinstate police personnel at the Kurundi Rajamaha Viharaya archaeological site in Mullaitivu district. The decision comes after the temple's chief incumbent, Ven. Galgamuwe Santhabodhi Thero, formally requested the restoration of security measures at the location.
According to ministry sources, Minister Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi has committed to taking immediate steps to provide the necessary police presence at the site. Police officers were originally stationed at the premises during ongoing archaeological excavations and conservation efforts, where they previously helped prevent unauthorized access and illicit activities within the protected area.
The chief incumbent had expressed concerns that the absence of police personnel left the archaeological site, its historical artifacts, and the surrounding forest reserve vulnerable to threats. In his written request to the ministry, Ven. Santhabodhi Thero noted that various groups had conducted protests and other activities at the location, underscoring the need for law enforcement to maintain order and protect the site's integrity.
The restoration of police security is intended to safeguard both the cultural significance of the temple and the archaeological value of the reserve, while enabling authorities to enforce regulations governing public access to the protected area.
