Police block monk protest in Chilaw
Posted by Editor on August 25, 2010 - 11:33 am
News Courtesy: Ada Derana
Police have blocked a protest march organized by monks against the animal slaughter due to take place at the Munneswaram Kovil in Chilaw. Chilaw DIG Sanganayaka speaking to Ada Derana said that the police blocked the protestors due to a court order received by them.
The monks after being blocked have sat on the road to carry on their protest. The riot police have been deployed in the area.
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This animal slaughter is barbaric and totally unnecessary. They could have offered produce of the earth to God such as milk, fruit, grain and vegetables in worship, which is more pleasing and acceptable to God, than slaughtering animals.
I am amazed that peaceful protest was disallowed by a Court order. Where is out democratic right to peaceful protest? Even Mahatma Gandhi, a Hindu, was aginst such brutal animal sacrifices. I am sure if MG was with us today he would have also joined the peaceful protest of all animal loving, decent, right-thinking people in this world.