A cache of bullets was discovered within the premises designated for the upcoming international cricket stadium in Jaffna.
According to the Virakesari newspaper, construction work for the stadium in the Mandaitivu area is currently underway.
During site clearing operations on Saturday (20 Sept), a quantity of R-56 type bullets was found inside a pipe.
Following this discovery, the Point Pedro Police were notified. They subsequently obtained permission from the Point Pedro Magistrate’s Court to recover the bullets.
According to the Thinakaran newspaper, the bullets discovered within the premises designated for the Jaffna International Sports Stadium were recovered yesterday (22).
Based on the Point Pedro Magistrate’s Court’s approval, the recovery operation was carried out yesterday, and the bullets were successfully unearthed. (Newswire)