Tense situation reported near Ruwanweliseya as monks, attempt to launch fast

Ada Derana (தமிழ்) reports that tensions arose during a satyagraha held in front of the historic Ruwanwelisaya temple in Anuradhapura. Newswire reports that a group including Buddhist monks attempted to begin a fast near the site.

Hiru News reports that the satyagraha continued into its third day despite a court order to vacate the area. Ada Derana also reports that the protest continued despite the order; the reports provide no further details about the order.

Hiru News and Ada Derana report that police recorded statements from monks who continued the satyagraha.

The reports provide no further information about what prompted the protest or what action is expected next.

Written automatically by AI from the outlets’ own reports, and not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original report is the authority.