A Buddhist Thero Has Passed Away After Being Attacked By A Female Elephant In A Procession

Karambe Rahula Thero (25)of Katana,Sri Waradanaramaya Temple has passed away  after A female  Elephant walked in a Poson procession held in Katana last night(11) attacked him during a rampage.

The critically injured Thero had passed away this morning(12) after being admitted to the Negambo Hospital the Kochchikade Police has stated.

The Elephant had grabbed the Thero who walked from right hand side of him through the trunk and attacked him according to the eye witnesses.