Srilanka, April 18 -- There will be no special passes or separate queues issued for VIPs or VVIPs during the upcoming exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, set to begin today 18) at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, according to Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Kandy and Matale Districts, Sudath Masinghe.

Speaking at a special media briefing held yesterday at the Kandy DIG's office, he emphasized that 95% of the devotees attending the exposition would be regular worshippers, and that equal access would be ensured for all.

DIG Masinghe added that a selected group of Buddhist monks and foreign ambassadors would be provided special security arrangements and assistance to pay homage to the Sacred Relic. These dignitaries will be g...