Two monks murdered at Kotte

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Two Buddhist monks of the Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya were murdered by unidentified gang inside the Rajamaha Viharaya, Kotte, a short while ago, Police said.
The two monks were identified as Ven.Pitigala Jinasiri thero and Borelasgamuwe Gunarathana thero.

Meanwhile, four suspects were arrested in connection with the double murder while they were hiding in the area, police said. One monk had died on the spot while the other succumbed to his injuries on the way to Kalubovila Hospital.

The incident shocked the Kotte area and people upon hearing of the incident had rushed to the temple in their hundreds. There was a tense situation near the temple as a result. Police said grievous injuries had been caused to the two monks who had been residing in the temple for a long time. The incident had taken place at around 10.00 pm.

According to initial police investigations, the assailant had come in a van, entered the temple premises, committed the crime and fled the scene.

Police inquiries were underway at the time this edition went to press. The victims have been identified as the Ven.Boralesgamuwe Gunaratane Thera (65) and the Ven. Pitigala Dinasiri Thera (75). The Ven. Dinasiri had been found lying with bleeding wounds inside the washroom. (Yohan Perera)

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Comments - 19

imca Wednesday, 21 March 2012 05:05 AM

Petrol Price hike ....... We still vote!
Doller @ 150 ............. We still vote
Rape, killing, abduction... We still vote Maha rajanani!!!

Amerasekara Thursday, 22 March 2012 03:46 AM

LTTE did in mass scale in anuradhapura. This is a mini scale with potential to grow.

Chan Wednesday, 21 March 2012 09:13 AM

Before we put the blame to any side or any one, shall we have more info about this.? These days we don't see much of religious Buddhist monks . Are we? I am sure there's a big story behind this attack!!!!

Shocked Wednesday, 21 March 2012 08:54 AM

In desperate times... people will do anything and everything :O!!!

Its sooo depressing to read the news these days :-(!

John Wednesday, 21 March 2012 08:58 AM

People dont protest because they fear for their lives, the White VVan Culture has come to rule the Country.

antiviolance Wednesday, 21 March 2012 08:22 AM

now they wont leave the monks alone.. whats happening to srilanka?

MEP Wednesday, 21 March 2012 06:57 AM

I do not care what the religion is, killing priests is uncalled for and those who did should be brought to justice. Even if the country looses its battle against the UN, as humans we should not loose our morals and religious beliefs.

Priyantha77 Wednesday, 21 March 2012 05:03 AM

Everyone should make voice against the lawless society.
If you keep silent today, tomorrow may be too late.
Keep pressure on police and government to maintain law & order. else why we need a government ?

Guru Wednesday, 21 March 2012 05:10 AM

Just because they are monks, there is no gurantee that they can escape what is wriiten on their head, by the almighty.

Just Another Citizen Wednesday, 21 March 2012 05:07 AM

Crime rate going up faster than the dollar. Why don't people protest about these?

kadalya Tuesday, 20 March 2012 06:47 PM

What is happening to this country? This has to stop and the rule of the land must be respected. Enough is enough.

Lunar Tuesday, 20 March 2012 08:03 PM

Finally WW has got an ally TChanaH!!!!! :-)

lk Tuesday, 20 March 2012 07:27 PM

robberies, rapes, murders, now in temples too! this is ASSCHARYA or WINASAYA?

lion Tuesday, 20 March 2012 06:33 PM

PEOPLE WONDER WHAT IS HAPPENING .. START ACTING NOW OR WE LOOSE OUR NATION TO MR AND FAMILY !
BRING RANIL ON ~

TChanaH Tuesday, 20 March 2012 06:57 PM

I cant bare this much of catestropies in few weeks. USA playing fool in Geneva. Robbing our National musium and now killing Buddist priests?WTH is this?

Kalu Rajaa Tuesday, 20 March 2012 06:39 PM

What's happening?? Is this SRI LANKA!! ?

Kondebendapucheena Tuesday, 20 March 2012 06:57 PM

Gang where is the rule of Law

anton Tuesday, 20 March 2012 06:43 PM

tell that to raja

Sri Lanka Tuesday, 20 March 2012 06:38 PM

International Conspiracy ..???

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