Two Arrested for Harassing Female Buddhist Monk in Wattala

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November 03, Colombo (LNW): Wattala Police have taken into custody two men accused of verbally abusing a female Buddhist monk and causing a public disturbance near the Rathnawali Temple in Kerawalapitiya.

The suspects, aged 58 and 67, are both residents of the Wattala area, according to police sources.

The alleged incident, which took place on Sunday night (02), was caught on camera and has been widely circulated across social media platforms, drawing strong public criticism.

The two individuals are scheduled to be presented before the Welisara Magistrate’s Court today (03) in connection with the case.

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