Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Damage caused to sanitary facilities at the newly renovated Colombo Central Bus Stand may be the result of an organised activity, Transport and Highways Deputy Minister M.M. Prasanna Kumara Gunasena said.

Speaking after an inspection visit to the bus stand today, the Deputy Minister said the damage could occur in two ways-either due to public misuse stemming from lack of awareness or unfamiliarity, or as a deliberate act.

However, he said that the removal of five water taps specifically from female toilets suggests a coordinated effort rather than random damage.

"This appears to be an organised activity. Such actions could be carried out by a group with the intention of gaining political advantage," he said.

He ...