Stones thrown at complex housing Buddha Statue of Jaffna Naga Viharaya

News

A police investigation has been launched after stones were thrown at the complex housing the Buddha Statue of the Sri Naga Viharaya at Ariyakulam Junction in Jaffna, causing damage to the complex.

The stones had been thrown last night (9) and the attack had broken some of the glass panes in the complex housing the Buddha Statue.

The Jaffna Police states that CCTV footage had picked up a motorbike suspected to have been used by those who carried out the attack.

Chief Incumbent of the Sri Naga Viharaya, Ven. Meegahajadure Sri Wimala Thera said he believes that someone motivated by extremist ideals had carried out the attack to create communal disharmony in the area.

Text and Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Comments

Still No Comments Posted.

Leave Comments

Most Reviews

July 11, 2024

- 1272 - 0

Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.

July 9, 2024

- 451 - 0

Govt employees who refrained from taking part in strike to be rewarded

July 16, 2024

- 319 - 0

MP on open warrant turns up at school event

Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.

July 12, 2024

- 278 - 0

SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments

The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.

July 10, 2024

- 277 - 0

Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications

The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.

July 12, 2024

- 191 - 0