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A Buddhist shrine room erected within the premises of Special Task Force camp in Kanagarayankulam, Mankulam in the North had been vandalised on Monday 29, the Police said.

The camp, established after the war victory in 2009, does not exist in that location at present. The shrine room has been constructed at the time for religious observances of the STF personnel. The Buddha statue has also been broken to pieces, the Police said.

The Police have started investigations into the incident. (Romesh Madushanka)


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  • Smith Wednesday, 31 August 2016 08:46 AM

    While condemning this, I would also like to ask what about the church's that are vandalized here in colombo and suburbs.

    Ashley Deselfa Thursday, 01 September 2016 04:03 AM

    I doubt that Hindus,Muslims or Christians are to be blamed for such lowly acts,the present political atmosphere in Srilanka is such,that there are too many power hungry politicians roaming free and they would go to any extreme to perpetrate such heinous crimes to bring racial disharmony among our fellow citizens and bring turmoil to the beutiful country.

    Namal Perera Thursday, 01 September 2016 01:33 AM

    If no proper action is taken by the Government, the Citizens will. Hindu Temples in all other parts of the Country may not be safe and the Government should take the responsibility.

    Lokka Wednesday, 31 August 2016 09:35 PM

    Never heard of a suck thing

    Rilwan Wednesday, 31 August 2016 07:35 PM

    So everyone is sure its done by a Hindu or Christian or Muslim,. what about some other power did this? what they want is what you all react in comment,. idiots.

    Arnold Wednesday, 31 August 2016 03:55 PM

    I am sure this is done by MR to create chaos in the country.

    Lokka Wednesday, 31 August 2016 03:48 PM

    What a dumb comment fool.

    Tharan Wednesday, 31 August 2016 01:01 PM

    This is disgraceful act , as Tamil I always stop n pray to Lord Buddha . Most of the people have statue of lord Buddha at home. This must be done by mindless person or someone trying to stop the progress of this beautiful country.

    Dappiya Wednesday, 31 August 2016 12:38 PM

    Content is more important than container. Those who damage statues could only damage the container, not the content of Lord Buddha.

    Sanityprevails Wednesday, 31 August 2016 12:34 PM

    What about the mosques and churches that were vandalised? There was a mosque vandalised recently in Colombo.

    lali Wednesday, 31 August 2016 12:13 PM

    Mahanayaka's it is over to you"ll

    Hadam Wednesday, 31 August 2016 11:57 AM

    Well said. This nothing but the work of primitive mind who probably thinking they achieved something big in there primitive mind.

    Whitesnow Wednesday, 31 August 2016 11:36 AM

    The person who did this vandalism by this time will be mentally upset no sleep no rest why others should follow his path.Our path is very clear and bright.

    pilotAiya Wednesday, 31 August 2016 08:59 AM

    see civilized people respect other religions. but when it comes to people with primitive tribal mentality this happens.

    ruwa Tuesday, 30 August 2016 09:40 PM

    this is reconciliation...current government ms n rw should be responsible the incident which is going to happend near future.. via DM Android App

    gihan Wednesday, 31 August 2016 07:40 AM

    is this the sanhindiyawa the TNA and diaspora want via DM Android App

    Sonali Wednesday, 31 August 2016 07:14 AM

    Insulting who whom, you? What about Kovils in Colombo and other Buddhist cities? Don't they insult "them"?

    Laljee/Qatar Wednesday, 31 August 2016 06:37 AM

    Sanhindiyawa at their peak for the yahapalana Govt.Now clearly shows intention is for a Eelam .

    jayantha Wednesday, 31 August 2016 06:14 AM

    Civilian need to be civilized. You mean when we have Hindu shrines in other parts of the country insulting Buddhists ?

    jayantha Wednesday, 31 August 2016 06:13 AM

    Way to go! Yahapalanaya.

    Sharon Wednesday, 31 August 2016 05:56 AM

    Im waiting to see who is going to say that it is MRs work ha ha via DM iOS App

    shamon Wednesday, 31 August 2016 05:49 AM

    Do we need a Buddhist shrine in a location where it is alleged over 10 000 tamils died.. via DM Android App

    janith Wednesday, 31 August 2016 05:24 AM

    Good opportunity for those who want to spread the hatred. True Buddhist will forgive them.

    waco Wednesday, 31 August 2016 05:09 AM

    Yes, we need. Respect the relogions.

    Civilian Tuesday, 30 August 2016 10:39 PM

    Do we need Buddhist shrine room in those areas? That is insulting them ..

    Nalin Amarageewa Tuesday, 30 August 2016 10:38 PM

    Are we as Buddhists still tolerating this sacrilege? Now time is up for all Buddhist monks and Buddhists to unite together irrespective politics to issue Decree of Sanga banning all government politicians being entertained at temples. They should not be allowed to visit Mahanayakas.

    Somaya Tuesday, 30 August 2016 10:34 PM

    This is not good Yahapalanaya Dont piss off the Buddhists. via DM Android App


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