Minister of Cultural Affairs Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says the Police and the Department of Archaeology has been notified to take legal action against groups destroying the archaeological site in Vijithapura, Ipalogama.
Speaking at an observational tour of the site Minister Rajapakshe said legal action will be taken the perpetrators.
Minister Rajapakse stressed when the National Housing Development Authority attempted to initiate a housing project the archaeological site was invaded by exceeding the approved plot of land which has led to the destruction of several artefacts of historic importance.
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The Minister said accordingly directives were issued to the Ministry of Home Affairs to conduct a disciplinary assessment against responsible individuals and instructed the Housing Development Authority to take necessary action against officers of the Authority responsible for this destruction.
He noted that complaints were lodged with the Police and the Police was instructed to conduct independent investigations into the incident and initiate corrective methods.
