Treasure hunters nabbed

Indika Polkotuwa

A group of 11 treasure hunters was nabbed by Theripehe Police while they were digging for treasure at Hegasmulla, Theripehe near the Randenigala reserve after blasting a rock on Wednesday.

Police also seized several digging implements and offerings from the possession of the suspects.

The suspects, residents of Badulla, Kandeketiya and Theripehe were due to be produced in Court.

Further investigations are continuing directed by DIG H N B Ambanwala and Nuwara Eliya SSP M B Mahagedara.