
A Buddhist monk has been arrested in connection with a murder which took place in the Labuduwa area in Galle.
The monk had allegedly assaulted an individual at a temple in Labuduwa recently while the victim, who was in critical condition, succumbed to injuries last night.
The deceased is said to be a 44-year-old father of two and was a former Police Constable (PC).
The monk was arrested by following investigations into the incident by Galle Police and is schedule to be produced before court.



