A monk in the Thelijjavila Temple in Akuressa has been arrested on suspicion in connection to a murder, along with another individual.

Police Media Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana stated that a 54-year-old resident of Akuressa, had been killed after being assaulted at the temple on Wednesday evening. Police stated that the deceased’s son had been one of the monks residing in the temple, thus he had been a frequent visitor.

Investigations have commenced to arrest another monk in connection with the incident.

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