
A Buddhist monk had passed away after being attacked by an elephant during a procession held in Katana, yesterday (11).
The monk, who was admitted to the Negombo Hospital, succumbed to his injuries earlier this morning (12).
The deceased monk was 25-year-old graduate from the University of Kelaniya, who had been teaching at a Temple school in Eppawala, Anuradhapura.
Police stated that the autopsy will be carried to later today.



















