Mihintale Nayake Thero says adequate security has not been provided to the the historic archaeological site

According to a complaint lodged at the police by archaeological officer in charge of Mihintale ancient Buddhist site, Champa Kumari Tennakoon, the treasure hunters had destroyed some valuable carvings.

Two security personnel at the site have informed the officials after rock carvings surrounding the flattened slab in "Mihindu Guhawa" or the cave had been vandalised.

	Mihintale is one of the most sacred and historic Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka

The ancient slate bed was reportedly used by Arahat Mahinda thero, who brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka from India in third century BC.

Ven. Valahahengunave Dhammarathana, the Nayake thero of Mihinatale Rajama Vihara, accused the authorities of not providing enough security to the historic site.

"This is a 582 acre historic site, but there are only two guards to protect whole of it." the thero told BBC Sandeshaya.

He called on Director General of Archaeological Department to provide adequate security to the ancient rock temple.