Cabinet of Ministers’ approval has been received to establish an International level tri forces central ammunition armory and commercial explosive armory complex in Oyamaduwa, Anuradhapura.
During the conflict in Northern, and Eastern areas ammunition and explosives were stored temporarily in various places. But, after the conflict it was necessary to store these explosives under international standards in an area where a low population is reported to minimize the possible damages in case of an emergency.
The proposal to establish this armory complex in oyamaduawa area was made by the President Maithripala Sirisna in his capacity as the Minister of Defense.