Monk stabbed to death over land dispute
MONDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2013
A Buddhist monk of a temple in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa, was stabbed to death last night over a land dispute, police said.
Following the incident the villagers have set fire to the alleged attackers' houses, which were built illegally within the temple premises.
Meanwhile, the two main suspects, who had fled the area after committing the crime, were found shot dead in the Bandaragama area this morning, police said. (Pix by Kusal Chamath)
Following the incident the villagers have set fire to the alleged attackers' houses, which were built illegally within the temple premises.
Meanwhile, the two main suspects, who had fled the area after committing the crime, were found shot dead in the Bandaragama area this morning, police said. (Pix by Kusal Chamath)
