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Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management

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• Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management / Lodged the complaint behind / Trincomalee Buddha statue case, November 2025Allegation
  • A case was filed on a complaint by the department alleging that an unauthorised structure was erected and a Buddha statue placed within the coastal protection zone in Trincomalee town. The article carries no response from the accused.11 Feb 2026 · Ada Derana · Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others granted bail
  • The department told police the construction was unauthorised; officers who tried to remove the statue reportedly faced strong opposition from monks and residents.19 Jan 2026 · Ada Derana · Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded