Police Probe Ruwanweli Seya Clash

Special Police Team Appointed to Review Footage of the Clash Near Ruwanweli Maha Seya

by Staff Writer 15-11-2026 | 11:23 AM

Police say investigations are underway into the clash that occurred near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura, with officers examining video footage of the incident.

Police said they have received more than 100 unedited video recordings related to the clash.

A special team has been appointed to examine the footage and submit its findings to the court.

Two other police teams are also conducting separate investigations into the incident.

Meanwhile, Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and six others, who were arrested in connection with the incident near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya, have been further remanded until November 26.