COLOMBO (News 1st) – 25 boats docked in close proximity to the Manampitiya Bridge in Polonnaruwa have been destroyed in a suspected act of arson.

A spokesperson for the police said these boats were used in sand mining operations.

The Polonnaruwa Police is conducting further investigations into this incident.

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