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Tensions rise as Nawalapitiya villagers confront Pastor Jerome

05 Nov 2024 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

By Ranjith Rajapaksa- Hatton

Colombo, November 05 (Daily Mirror) -  A tense situation arose between the security officers of Pastor Jerome Fernando and villagers of Nawalapitiya when Jerome arrived in the area to oversee the construction of a rehabilitation centre for children. 

Villagers claimed that he was planning to build a religious facility instead.

The police had to intervene to bring the situation under control. Amid massive protests, Pastor Jerome left the scene.