Sri Lankan police investigate photo of Buddha’s tooth relic

Summary

Sri Lankan police have launched an investigation into a photo of a sacred Buddha tooth relic that has sparked concerns over security during its rare public display. The Criminal Investigation Department is reviewing whether the widely shared image was captured inside the Temple of the Tooth, where photography is strictly prohibited, as hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered for the rare opportunity to worship the relic. Detectives are examining if the photo was taken by a worshipper or if it has been altered, following reports that an estimated 125,000 people visited on its opening day.

Additional Summaries

Sri Lankan police are investigating whether a widely shared social media photo of a Buddha tooth relic was taken illegally during its public display. The relic, which is hugely sacred and symbolizes state sovereignty, has drawn massive crowds to Kandy, causing traffic chaos and prompting strict security measures, including frisks and bans on mobile phones inside the temple. Authorities are particularly concerned about a potential security lapse if the photo was snapped inside the temple.

Sri Lankan authorities are investigating whether a photo of a Buddha tooth relic was taken illegally inside a temple where such images are banned. The photo has sparked concerns over security at the sacred site, which is considered a national symbol and draws massive crowds causing chaos in Kandy.