Open verdict on B’deshi monk’s death

By Premalal Wijeratne-

Thursday, 29 Aug 2013

The inquest into the death of a Bangladeshi monk, who died after sustaining serious injuries, returned an open verdict.

The monk, who had been temporarily staying at the Sudharshanaramaya, Welikada, Rajagiriya, had been assaulted by a group men on 20 August around 8:20 p.m.

A high ranking officer at the Welikada Prison said three suspects have been arrested in connection with the assault. They are being interrogated, he added.

The monk had been assaulted on a public road, in the vicinity of the Sudharshanaramaya. The victim was later hospitalized by a neighbour who had witnessed the assault.

The police said, following the inquest, the remains of the monk is to be handed over to the deceased’s brother, who has arrived from Bangladesh. (Ceylon Today Online)

Police looking for B’deshi monk’s killers

 

By Norman Palihawadane-August 28, 2013

The Welikada police have commenced investigations into killing of a Bangladeshi bhikkhu, Ven. Burawa Thera, who resided at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya, in Kalapaluwawa.

Ven. Burawa was receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital following an assault and succumbed to his injuries yesterday.

A group of unidentified persons had broken into the temple and assaulted the monk on August 20.

According to hospital sources the monk’s head had been seriously injured in the attack.

Later, the monk found lying naked near the temple was admitted to the National Hospital, Colombo.

Attempts by the police to record a statement from him failed as he was in a serious condition. The Welikada police are conducting further investigations.