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Senior Buddhist Cleric Pallegama Hemaratna Accused Of Abuse In Sri Lanka

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Authorities in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, arrested the alleged victim's mother on suspicion of aiding a 71-year-old senior Buddhist cleric, Pallegama Hemaratna, who is accused of an offense. Hemaratna, who served as chief priest, will be presented before a judge.

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BBC World Service

“The authorities said the alleged victim's mother was also arrested on suspicion of aiding the monk. Pallegama Hemaratna will be presented before a judge. The 71-year-old is the most senior Buddhist cleric in Sri Lanka accused of such an offence.”

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