Sri Lanka: Defense Secretary Pledges To Protect National Heritage Sites Of All Religious And Ethnic Groups

Sri Lanka’s Defense Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne pledged to protect and preserve archaeological and historic sites from vandalism and encroachments by individuals and organized groups.

Gunaratne made this assurance when he met with some villagers and Buddhist priests during his visit on Thursday to Muhudu-Maha...