Body of Monk recovered from pond

9 August 2013 11:03 am Views - 4846

The body of a 79-year-old Buddhist monk was found floating in a pond at the back of the Kalatuwagama Purana Raja Maha Viharaya at Wellawa in Kurunegala this morning, Police said.

They said they recovered a knife with blood stains in the vicinity of the pond. A pillow with blood marks was also found.

Police said the body had cut injuries near the neck area.

Kurunegala police are investigating.