Sri Lanka police probe photo of Buddha tooth relic

It had not been exposed for 16 years. Buddha's tooth has been visible for a few days in Sri Lanka. This relic even has a temple dedicated to Kandy, in the center of the country. Thousands of faithful flock to this sacred place for Buddhists. Problem: a picture of the tooth circulates on social networks, while photographs of the relic are forbidden. A case that causes a sharp stir in a predominantly Buddhist country. An investigation has even bee…

‘Serious security lapse’: Sri Lanka police investigate alleged breach over Buddha tooth relic photo circulating on social media

COLOMBO, April 20 — Sri Lanka police launched an investigation today into a photo circulated on social media claiming to show a Buddha tooth relic, which has gone on display under tight security. The Criminal Investigation Department was ordered to determine whether the widely-shared image was from the rare display of the relic, police said. Photography is strictly prohibited during the public viewing of the highly venerated relic, which went on…

Buddha tooth relic photo sparks Sri Lankan police investigation

Photography is prohibited during the viewing of the highly venerated relic, which went on display this month for the first time since 2009.

Sri Lanka police probe photo of Buddha tooth relic

Sri Lanka police launched an investigation Sunday into a photo circulated on social media claiming to show a Buddha tooth relic, which has gone on display under tight security.

A picture of a Buddha relic has been leaked. A secret photo has emerged despite a strict ban in a Sri Lankan temple.

Sri Lankan police have opened an investigation after a photo of a sacred relic – the alleged tooth of Buddha – was posted on social media, despite the fact that the photographing of this...