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Eighteen suspects including five Buddhist monks who alleged to have involved in the attack on two Christian establishments in Hikkaduwa handed themselves over to the Galle Magistrate Court today.

The suspects were granted surety bail of one million each by the Galle Additional Magistrate.

The alleged attack on two Christian places of worship was filed as two cases and the Magistrate ordered two personal bails of Rs.500,000 each on the suspects.

The police identified the suspects involved in the demonstration outside Christian establishments in Hikkaduwa which spiralled out of control.

A mob led by Buddhist monks entered the premises of the prayer centre and destroyed property after the Police failed to control the group. (D.G. Sugathapala)

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  • Wijesinghe Monday, 27 January 2014 10:19 AM

    We must learn to Protect and Promote Buddhism with Non-violence. Coz Buddhism is all about ''Ahimsa''

    Calistus Jayatilleke Monday, 27 January 2014 10:33 AM

    Wonder who these fanatics are: "Cheevaradhaariyas" from Bodu Balu Sena, Hela Karumaya or some similar movement worshipping the devil.

    ANTON Monday, 27 January 2014 11:06 AM

    NOW THEY ALL WILL GO TO THE TEMPLE ON NEXT POYA DAY, WEARING PURE WHITE CLOTHE AND OBSERVE SIL.

    kumar Monday, 27 January 2014 11:18 AM

    You mean the 05 monks also were pure white cloths on Poya day?7p92z

    Realist Monday, 27 January 2014 04:26 PM

    The police couldn't arrest them before this?

    Priyan Monday, 27 January 2014 04:58 PM

    Disgraceful conduct of the buddhist monks!

    Prince Charles Tuesday, 28 January 2014 03:00 AM

    Christian churches are subjected a lot of violence, hope authorities will take measures to ensure that freedom of religion is upheld.

    bandula Tuesday, 28 January 2014 04:51 AM

    where are the 5 surrendered monks now

    Cork Tuesday, 28 January 2014 09:38 AM

    Perhaps there is good reason to listen to the monks, there usually is.


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