Buddhist monk assaulted in Elpitiya dies of injuries
April 19, 2014 02:43 pm
The Chief Incumbent of the Saranankara Temple in Elpitiya, Wettewe Pagnnakeerthi Thero, who was being treated for stab wounds for over a month at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, has succumbed to injuries today.
The Buddhist monk was hospitalised with critical injuries on March 15 after being attacked by an individual wielding a sharp object.
He was admitted to the Elpitiya Base Hospital and later transferred to the Karapitiya (Teaching) Hospital, where he passed away this morning after undergoing treatment for over a month.
Another Buddhist monk from the same temple, located at 9th Mile Post in Elpitiya, was arrested and remanded over the incident while Elpitiya Police are conducting further investigations.
The Buddhist monk was hospitalised with critical injuries on March 15 after being attacked by an individual wielding a sharp object.
He was admitted to the Elpitiya Base Hospital and later transferred to the Karapitiya (Teaching) Hospital, where he passed away this morning after undergoing treatment for over a month.
Another Buddhist monk from the same temple, located at 9th Mile Post in Elpitiya, was arrested and remanded over the incident while Elpitiya Police are conducting further investigations.
