Trincomalee Buddha statue case; summons to Thero and others

27-Nov-2025

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For constructing an unauthorized building along the coastal area of Trincomalee Fort Street, a summons has been issued for the Buddhist Thero and associates to appear before the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court on 14 January, by Judge M.N.M. Samsudeen.

On November 26, the Coastal Security and Coastal Resource Management Department and Trincomalee Port Police submitted a case regarding the unauthorized construction, which the court reviewed before issuing the summons. 

A detailed report on this matter must be submitted to the court the following session.

Officials from the Coastal Security and Resource Management Department and the Police, including the District Senior Superintendent and Port Police officers, were present. Notably, the accused Thera and legal representatives were absent.