Treasure hunters nabbed

Amila Prabath Wanasinghe

A group of seven treasure hunters were nabbed by wildlife officers attached to the Wilpattu National Park while digging for a treasure at Komparippu inside the park.

The spot is believed to be an ancient cemetery which remained the remains of a Sinhala King.

A pickaxe, a sledge hammer, an axe, two torches and digging equipment were also seized from the suspects' possession.

Four other escaped on seeing the officers approaching.