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| Photographs Adaderana.lk |
A Christian shrine in Jaffna, was found vandalised on Wednesday with its statue of Jesus smashed into pieces, reports Adaderana.lk.
The shrine was located by the 5th avenue in Maniyanthorttam. Local residents have made a formal complaint to the Sri Lankan police.
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Meanwhile, similar attacks have been taken place over the past two months against a shrine of the Virgin Mary, situated at Maniyanthorttam junction. The police have not arrested or charged anyone regarding this.
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