Colombo, May 21 (newsin.asia): The US Ambassador in Sri Lanka, Atul Keshap, has condemned the attack on a mosque in Mallwapitiya in Kurunegala district, the third such attack in a week, and has asked for strong action against the perpetrators.
In a tweet on Sunday, Keshap said: “The attack on a house of worship is reprehensible; this is the third in a week.I hope authorities arrest and try the perpetrators soonest.”
The petrol bomb attack took place Saturday night. The identity of the attackers is not known yet.
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(The featured photo at the top is that US Ambassador Atul Keshap)