At around 6:15 pm on November 20, a group of 15 people led by a Buddhist monk forced their way into the area where a group of Christian men, women and children were celebrating worship. They attacked the pastor, some staff and members of the congregation and humiliated them by pouring cow dung on them. They also smashed furniture and other fixtures. The Buddhist monk threatened the pastor and the congregation with death and arson if they did not stop meeting for worship.
November 20th.
A complaint was filed with the Kottawa police on the same day. They were asked to come the next day, November 21. But when they arrived at the police station, they were told that the officer on duty was busy and that they should come back the next day, the 22nd. On the 22nd, they were again told to come back the next day, the 23rd, as the people who had been complained about were not present.
November 23rd.
When the pastor arrived at the police station on November 23, a group of Buddhist monks had gathered, along with a large crowd and a lawyer to represent them. The Deputy Superintendent of Police in Homagama South took up the case. He advised them not to resort to violent methods and all the accused were allowed to leave. The pastor was told to stop conducting church services.
