AG’s advice sought on Kataragama Devale income

Police have sought legal advice from the Attorney General considering the issue relating to the income of Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya.

A police source noted that the police have sought legal advice after completing the preliminary investigation into the matter.

Ruhunu Katharagama Maha Devalaya Basnayaka Nilame Dishan Gunasekara has lodged a complaint with the Katharagama police regarding the matter as well. Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Unit has investigated into the matter. According to sources, the key of the Devalaya is handed over to each custodian by the Basnayaka Nilame. However, Basnayaka Nilame has not received the key from the custodians at the beginning of recent Esala perahera. Basnayaka Nilame has complained that he did not receive the key of Devalaya for two months.