Prominent Buddhist Monk Arrested in Sri Lanka for Alleged Teen Rape

A significant Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 15-year-old girl. The arrest has drawn attention to the allegations against the religious figure.

10 May, 03:09 — 10 May, 03:09

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Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka

The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.

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First report: BBC · 10 May, 03:09|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h

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Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka

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Prominent Buddhist Monk Arrested in Sri Lanka for Alleged Teen Rape

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Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka

Važan budistički redovnik u Šri Lanki uhićen zbog navodnog silovanja 15-godišnjakinje

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