6 February 2022 12:04 pm Views - 9492
The Dummalasuriya Police has launched an investigation into a clash at a mosque at Yagamwela in Dummalasuriya in which two persons were injured.
Police said the clash took place on Friday during a prayer at the mosque.
They said the clash erupted between two groups in the mosque following a dispute over the collection of money from the worshipers to pay the Moulavi who had come to perform the prayer.
Police said a matter regarding a Muslim school located near the mosque had also led to the clash.
Two persons were injured in the clash and were admitted to the Kuliyapitiya Hospital.
Police said investigations are underway to arrest the suspects under the supervision of the in-charge of the Chilaw Division.(DSB)