Srilanka, April 7 -- A comprehensive security network will be in operation across Kandy from April 18 during the period of the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said.

The minister conveyed this during a courtesy visit to the Chief Prelates of the Malwatte and Asgiri Chapters yesterday (6).

He stated that several discussions have already been held regarding both the security arrangements and the improvement of infrastructure facilities related to the event.

In addition to the regular police force, the Special Task Force (STF) and the tri-forces will be deployed to ensure security, the minister said.

Plans are in place to deploy around 10,000 police officers in and around Kandy during the ex...