Video: Dagaba vandalized in Ampara

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Seen here a group of Buddhist monks and the police are investigating the ruins of the ancient Dagaba in Mottiyagala , Akkaraipattu, which was vandalised by using a backhoe. Seven suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident. (Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala)

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Sagarika Monday, 26 November 2012 09:49 AM

May the Triple Gem Bless Them!

ponil.d christu Monday, 26 November 2012 10:18 AM

These ruins wich are situated in tamil/muslim areas should be given to temples with the protectionn of services.& settleing buddhist.

Paul Monday, 26 November 2012 10:18 AM

Who the vandals?

jiggy Monday, 26 November 2012 10:30 AM

Looks like a hill overgrown with weeds. Organized religions tend to get fussy over the smallest things.

Lone Ranger Monday, 26 November 2012 02:05 PM

The final scene in the video, the delusion at is best. The no need to chant. It is not what is said in the Buddhist philosophy. Just get to work and built it again.

Gunapala Monday, 26 November 2012 04:34 PM

Is nothing sacred anymore in Sri Lanka? Why do people in our land have no pride for our heritage?

Minnal Monday, 26 November 2012 04:44 PM

Looks like a very well implemented plan to build something there

Branu Tuesday, 27 November 2012 04:59 AM

Prasna Natiwata Prasna!

Nims Tuesday, 14 May 2013 04:21 AM

Look like another few decades in dark. This is what all senas wanted. Go ahead guys and ruin the entire country

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