Monks on fast unto death

3 April 2010 06:23 am Views - 6774

A group of monks launched a fast unto death campaign in Fort this morning demanding the release of General Sarath Fonseka who is under military custody over an alleged corrupt arms deal. The monks who commenced the fast unto death protest campaign are affiliated to the opposition JVP.

Speaking to Daily Mirror online one of the monks taking part in the protest said that they will continue the fast until the government agrees to give an ear to their demand.