Lanka probes 49 skulls found at construction site

December 15, 2012 18:04

Sri Lankan authorities today said they would investigate the discovery of at least 49 human skulls at a construction site in central part of the country.

Ajith Jayasena, the Judicial Medical Officer of Matale town, said skeletal remains are being collected from the site in order to subject them to further investigations.

It was not possible for the authorities to establish any details just yet, Jayasena said, adding that archaeological and soil experts' views also would also be sought as part of the preliminary investigations.

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