Chief incumbent of the famous Kiriwehera temple, Kobawaka Dhamminda Thera has been injured after he was shot at by unidentified gunmen within the Kataragama holy grounds. Another monk who was also with the thera at the time had received gunshot wounds.
Both monks are currently receiving treatment at the Hambantota base hospital the Police said. The motive for the shooting remains unclear. Sources say three individuals had arrived for the assassination attempt and was later seen making their getaway in a jeep. Kataragama Police have commenced an investigation into the incident.
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