Buddhist clergy attacks church at Hambantota [ Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 02:35.50 AM GMT +05:30 ] Group of Buddhist clergy attacks Christian church at Weeraketiya area in Hambantota last morning. More than thousand people lead by 80 Buddhist monks have forcibly enter the church has burned the vehicles and also cause damages towards church properties. People engage in the religious activities were injured and also property worth of Rs.6 million was damages. This church was build up in year 2001 at Weeraketiya area. In the recent past it faces various threats by Buddhist clergy. Police was unable to stop this attack. Speaking to BBC church member stated during the time of attack army and police personals were at the church premises but however they fail to take legal action against these suspects.