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Pallegama Hemarathana

Coverage of Pallegama Hemarathana in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 9 · 09:13 UTCMost recent: May 30 · 15:26 UTC
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Sri Lankaplace3child sex abusetopic2Council of Monks of the Malwatte Chapterorganization1Buddhist hierarchyorganization1Colomboplace1
Recent coverage
  • WORLDMay 30 · 15:26 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Senior Sri Lankan monk suspended over child sex abuse allegation

    A senior Sri Lankan monk, Pallegama Hemarathana, has been suspended following allegations of child sex abuse involving an 11-year-old girl at a Buddhist temple in 2022.

  • WORLDMay 30 · 12:28 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Sri Lanka’s top monk suspended over alleged child sex abuse

    Sri Lanka’s Buddhist hierarchy suspended a senior monk accused of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl. The 71-year-old monk, Pallegama Hemarathana, was removed from his role as chief custodian of a venerated ficus tree linked to the Buddha. The Council of Monks of the Malwatte Chapter made the disciplinary decision.

  • WORLDMay 9 · 09:13 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Senior Sri Lankan monk arrested for alleged child sex crimes

    A senior Sri Lankan monk, Pallegama Hemarathana, has been arrested for allegedly abusing an 11-year-old girl in a temple. The monk is the chief prelate of Colombo. The arrest is related to child sex crimes.