Monk strangles Police Officer to death

A 55-year-old Police Officer who arrived at the Gallanda, Ratnapura temple to arrest a Monk was strangled to death by the alleged Monk himself, today.

The Police Officer who was attached to the Minor Complaints Unit died after being rushed to the hospital.

The alleged Monk subsequently had attempted to hurl a hand grenade at another police officer who attempted to arrest him.

However, the Police were able to arrest the Monk.