Body of missing monk found hanging from tree

August 10, 2014 

The body of a Buddhist monk, who had missing for several days, from a temple in Ukgalwala, Ahangama has been found hanging from a tree in a wooded area today. 

The Police Spokesman’s Office stated that a complaint had been lodged with the police regarding the monk’s disappearance since 1st of August. 

Police suspect that the 49-year-old Buddhist monk may have committed suicide by hanging himself.