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Sri Lankan authorities have launched an investigation after a photo allegedly showing a sacred Buddha tooth relic was shared on social media. The relic is currently on display at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy under strict security, where photography is banned. Police are working to verify if the image was taken during the ongoing exhibition or if it was digitally altered. Devotees undergo security checks before entering the temple, with mobile phones and bags prohibited. Officials called any breach a serious security lapse. The relic, last displayed in 2009, has drawn large crowds, with 125,000 visitors on the first day. The 10day exhibition, which ends on April 27, allows limited viewing hours each day. Plain clothed officers are monitoring the site to ensure compliance with security measures.