Two monks murdered at Kotte
Posted by Editor on March 21, 2012 - 6:58 am
Two Buddhist monks of the Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya were murdered by unidentified gang inside the Rajamaha Viharaya, Kotte, a short while ago, Police said.
The two monks were identified as Ven.Pitigala Jinasiri thero and Borelasgamuwe Gunarathana thero.
Meanwhile, four suspects were arrested in connection with the double murder while they were hiding in the area, police said.
Courtesy: DM Online
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