Villagers and Buddhist monks in Hiriketiya have launched a protest calling for the removal of a recently established Chabad House in the popular southern coastal area.
The protest comes a month after the new Chabad House opened in Hiriketiya.
Protesters alleged that the facility had been established without the necessary approvals and claimed that its presence was affecting harmony within the local community.
A group of Buddhist monks and residents participating in the protest called on authorities to investigate the legality of the establishment and take steps to remove it if it is found to be operating without the required approvals.
The protest follows complaints raised by some residents in the area over the Chabad House and its activities.
There was no immediate response from the operators of the Chabad House or the relevant authorities regarding the allegations raised by the protesters. (Newswire)