A senior Buddhist monk has been released on bail after his arrest for sexually abusing children.
Kalyanathissa runs a children’s home in Vavuniya, in the Northern Province, which has now been closed due to a court order.
Parents and relatives of the victims have expressed concern that his release on bail could give him the opportunity to get rid of incriminating evidence, the Uthayan reported.
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