Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said that two Army Corporals have been arrested in connection with the recent violence in Poojapitiya, Kandy.
The two Corporals who are currently serving in the Sri Lanka Army have been arrested by the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID).
They are accused of allegedly damaging religious places of worship during the recent communal violence in Kandy.
Several suspects including a former army soldier have been arrested in connection with the incidents of violence.