Buddhist monk attacked following a settlement of a dispute

Thursday, 17 April 2014 - 12:10

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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.

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