Buddhist monk hacked to death in Kosgoda

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A 73-year-old Buddhist monk at the Sri Wijaya Dharmananda Piriwena in Kosgoda was hacked to death, the Police said.

They said the body of the monk with cut wounds was found inside the temple premises this morning following information.

No one had been arrested and the Kosgoda Police is investigating.

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Lanka putha Monday, 29 June 2020 02:28 PM

What is going wrong in sri lanka now. No law and order at all. Poor sadu Very sad and shameful thing

Mm Monday, 29 June 2020 02:50 PM

Drug wars ??

BigEars Monday, 29 June 2020 03:01 PM

This happens when the Buddhist monks specially in the south do what they should not do.

Ranjith Monday, 29 June 2020 03:25 PM

Dont worry nothing will no Muslim involved no media hype Wimalay will just ignore

RMA Monday, 29 June 2020 04:08 PM

we need to know the culprits and motivation for the killings. Therefore, it can be prevented in the future.

Hulk Monday, 29 June 2020 05:47 PM

Lol that's what Buddhism preaches

Sashi Monday, 29 June 2020 07:02 PM

Absolutely shocking on many fronts! An elderly man, a Buddhist priest, a vulnerable person unable to defend himself!

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