Remembering Arantalawa massacre

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Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne is seen paying homage to the Buddhist monks at the 27th commemoration of the Aranthalawa massacre at the Aranthalawa Bhikku Monument.33 Buddhist monks and four civilians were killed by LTTE terrorists in Arantalawa 27 years ago.

Asgiri Chapter’s Mahanayaka Most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera and the Chief incumbent of the Sri Pada Ven. Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thera were also participated in the memorial.Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

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Karuna Amman Monday, 02 June 2014 10:51 AM

I deeply condemn the barbaric attack. Who did this btw?dn

indi Monday, 02 June 2014 11:08 AM

Where is Karuna Amman in these pictures.

vazz Monday, 02 June 2014 11:18 AM

Prime minister must be shamed himself to sit in same cabinet with who is responsible for this.

David Benaragama Monday, 02 June 2014 11:31 AM

Pardon, with whom did you have the breakfast today?

Muthyavan. Monday, 02 June 2014 05:17 PM

What about Karuna and Pillayan who were responsible for this and thousands of Muslims and police officers who surrendered to them. via DM iPad app

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