Buddhist monk remanded till Friday

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The Buddhist monk, who attempted to commit suicide outside the Fort Railway Station yesterday over the government’s delay in banning cattle slaughter, was remanded till February 21 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate today.

The Buddhist Monk, who is a member of the Sinhala Ravaya was arrested on charges of causing public disturbance. The Fort Police said they believed that in case the monk committed suicide it could have led to public unrest. (LS)

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