Monks visits to abandoned army camp raise questions in Trinco village

A group led by a Buddhist monk has been observed entering and exiting an abandoned army camp in Kinniya - Kurangupanjan. This activity has raised concerns among villagers in the surrounding area, particularly those from the majority Muslim community.

On October 3rd and 4th, five people were spotted entering and exiting the army camp in a car. Former Municipal council member M. M. Mahdi, in response to these actions, filed a complaint with the police and notified the Provincial Council Secretary.

The villagers are apprehensive about the monk's intentions, as they fear potential violence or attempts to stir unrest in their peaceful community. They have raised questions about whether the monk's visits to the abandoned army camp are related to establishing a Buddhist temple, which has created tensions and protests in majority Tamil and Muslim areas across the North-East.

Kurangupanjan has a history of harmonious coexistence among different communities and neighboring villages, which makes the presence of the monk and his group a source of anxiety for the local residents.

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