Tourists arrested for indecent behavior near Buddha statue

Tourists arrested for indecent behavior near Buddha statue

August 21, 2012   01:14 pm

Three foreigners have been arrested by Galle Police for behaving in an indecent manner near a Buddha statue.

The French tourists had reportedly taken photographs while behaving indecently and making derogatory gestures near a Buddha statue at the Embekke Temple in Kandy.

They had afterwards given the photographs to a photo studio in Galle to be developed. The owner of the studio had then contacted the police who in turn arrested the three French nationals.

 The photographs taken by them have also been taken into custody.

The three tourists are to be produced before court today (21), police said.


Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

“Energy security compromised” Another substandard coal shipment has arrived in SL - Free Lawyers (English)

“Energy security compromised” Another substandard coal shipment has arrived in SL - Free Lawyers (English)

Govt. to implement sugarcane project in collaboration with Brazil to reduce sugar imports (English)

“No fuel shortage or price hike” Current fuel stocks sufficient until end of July – CPC (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

“Legal action is politically motivated” - Ex-Minister Wimal Weerawansa after being released on bail (English)

CBSL tightens Loan-to-Value ratios for vehicle loans; New regulations will reduce demand – Importers (English)

Heavy rains exceeding 100mm likely tomorrow; Warnings issued for landslide, severe lightning (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin