Monks protest against a Catholic statue in Kalutara
Monday, 22 September 2014 00:00
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A group of monks yesterday protested against an attempt by the Catholic community to place a statue by the side of the road at the Katukurunda junction in Kalutara.
The Sihala Ravaya said it will not allow the statue to be placed in the area and is currently protesting against it with the support of a large mob.
However the Catholic community in the area insist they have every right to place the Christian statue on the side of the road.
Tear-gas was fired by the police in an attempt to bring the tense situation under control.
Police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana claimed the issue that arose in Kalutara was later settled. (Colombo Gazette)
