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The body of a 79-year-old Buddhist monk was found floating in a pond at the back of the Kalatuwagama Purana Raja Maha Viharaya at Wellawa in Kurunegala this morning, Police said.
They said they recovered a knife with blood stains in the vicinity of the pond. A pillow with blood marks was also found.
Police said the body had cut injuries near the neck area.
Kurunegala police are investigating.