Thursday, 17 April 2014 - 12:10
Buddhist monk attacked following a settlement of a dispute
The Chief Incumbent of Mahasen Maha Vihara at Weheragala, Dimbulagala in Polonnaruwa Venerable Maha-Damane Dhamma-nanda Thero was attacked by a group of people last night.
The Thero has settled a brawl which erupted during a New Year festival held in the area yesterday.
Police suspect that the monk was attacked by the persons who instigated the brawl.
47 year old Dhamma-nanda Thero is currently receiving treatment at Arala-gan-wila Hospital.