{"id":178391,"date":"2017-06-06T13:15:41","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T07:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/?p=178391"},"modified":"2017-06-07T11:33:25","modified_gmt":"2017-06-07T06:03:25","slug":"muslim-owned-shop-torched-in-wijerama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/index.php\/muslim-owned-shop-torched-in-wijerama\/","title":{"rendered":"Muslim-Owned Shop Torched In Wijerama"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another Muslim-owned shop in Wijerama, Nugegoda has been petrol bombed at 1 AM<\/span> on June 6th. While the police have deployed 4 teams to arrest Galagoda Atte Gnanasra, this is the 5th big shop that has been set on fire.<\/p>\n

“Fortunately, the shop owners have adopted a brilliant fire protection system by filling water into plastic bottles behind the\u00a0front door so that if petrol bombs are throw, the plastic bottle will burst and the fire would be doused,” a ship owner in Wijerama told Colombo Telegraph.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Colombo Telegraph, a member of the Muslim Council said: “While the President is talking about discussions among religious leaders to resolve ethnic conflicts, the Muslim economy is being set on fire on a daily basis. The president must immediately order the arrest of these arsonists or force the IGP to resign if he cannot do his job.”\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The following is a documentation of the violence against Muslims during the last 5 weeks:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1 16th April, 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Petrol Bombs thrown at shops in Godapitiya<\/b><\/p>\n

Four shops owned by Muslims were attacked with petrol Bombs in Godapitiya, Porruva,. This incident went unreported due to the pressure brought in by the local police. This was not even reported in the social media by local residents, fearing further police intimidation. Even after a month, the police have still not been able to investigate and apprehend the perpetrators of this act of violence.<\/span><\/p>\n

20th April, 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Land Grab at <\/b>Irrakama<\/strong>m in Mayakkali<\/b><\/p>\n

2\u00a0 <\/span>1\/2 Acres of Muslim land was forcible taken over in Irrakamam in Mayakkali. No police action has been taken even after complaints have been lodged.<\/span><\/p>\n

25th April 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Incitement by Ven. Gnanasara Thero in Irrakamam.<\/b><\/p>\n

Ven. Gnanasara thero visited Irrakamam and made a very provocative speech violating his bail conditions. Police complaints have been made and no action has been taken up to todate.<\/span><\/p>\n

8th May 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Myanmar Boat People<\/b><\/p>\n

Ven. Gnanasara Thero claimed at a press conference that refugees from Myanmar had arrived in Sri Lanka with the intention of invading our land. These refugees were arrested at sea by the Sri Lankan navy while they were attempting to flee to Australia by boat due to the astrocytes of the racist Myanmar government. This statement was purely meant to provoke the Sinhala Buddhists.<\/span><\/p>\n

10th May 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Vesak celebrations<\/b><\/p>\n

Vesak celeberations with Bodhi pujas were undertaken in Irrakamam in Mayakkali which is a predominantly Muslim area to provoke them, but the Muslims showed much restraint and no untoward incidents were reported.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 14th 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Theratening Muslims in <\/b><\/span>Onegama in Pollonaruwa<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A group of Buddhist monks led by Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero threatened Muslims in Onegama in Pollonaruwa and broke their huts and livelihood means. The Police who were present did not attempt to stop this mob from causing this violence. Hiru TV showed the destruction of the huts of the Muslims. Here again, <\/span>Ven. Gnanasara Thero insulted Allah subahanauwa ta\u2019aala in the most demeaning words by talking about Allah\u2019s balls. His exact words were, \u201d They have placed Allah\u2019s Balls here. They say there is no physical being called Allah and yet, they have kept his balls here\u201d. Defaming of Allah subahanauwa ta\u2019aala, is the most blasphemous insult that no Muslim will tolerate. Police complaints have been made with video evidence and the they have failed to take any action yet. <\/span><\/p>\n

15th May 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Attack on the Muslim Village of Selvanagar in the Trincomalee District.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The entire Muslim population of Selva Nagar in Thoppur (Tricomalee District, bordering Seruvila and Muthur electorate) has been threatened by a mob from outside led by Buddhist monks.\u00a0 <\/span>A large number of Muslims have fled the area due to this intimidation. The local temple (Pansala) currently owns six acres and they are now attempting to claim 49 acres of Muslim lands insisting that these are archeological sites. Muslims have been living and in possession of these lands for over a hundred years. Residents claim that these extremists are trying to drive them out as the LTTE did during the ethnic conflict.<\/span><\/p>\n

15th May.2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>A fire had broken in Panadura Mosque .<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

It is suspected that extremist elements may have attempted to set the mosque on fire using a petrol bomb. This is the second petrol bomb attack. They had also set alight a garbage dump close by. No police action has been initiated.<\/span><\/p>\n

15th May 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Masked men attack Kohilawatta Ibrahim Jumma Mosque \u2013 <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Unidentified men had arrived on motorbikes and attempted to attack the mosque. When some workers who were doing some renovations came out, they had left on their bikes..<\/span><\/p>\n

16th May 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Insults Allah:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Once again, Ven. Gnanasara Thero insults Allah <\/span>subahanauwa ta\u2019aala in the most demeaning way at a press conference.<\/span><\/p>\n

16th May 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Attack on Muslim Selva Nagar in Thoppur<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A large group of Buddhist extremists numbering about 200 had gone to <\/span>Selva Nagar in Thoppur with clubs and swords and caused extensive damage to 16 houses and property. No police action has been taken despite several complaints.<\/span><\/p>\n

16th May 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Gang Attacks Kohilawatte Mosque<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Kohilawatte Mosque, in Sedawatte, was attacked with stones and clubs, around 1:30 p.m.\u00a0 <\/span>by an unidentified gang, resulting in extensive damage, Wellampitiya Police has been provided CCTV footage of the attack and no arrests have been made as yet. <\/span><\/p>\n

May 17\u00a0 <\/span>2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Two Shops In Panadura Attacked <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Two Muslim owned shops were attacked in Panadura and extensive damage caused to its furniture, equipment and fittings. One was a bakery and the other was a communications facility.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 18th 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Last Chance Electrical showroom burnt<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Last Chance show room in Wennappuwa has been set on fire and burnt down completely on the night of 17th May. The losses are estimated at several millions.<\/span><\/p>\n

21st May 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b>Mallawapitiya\u00a0mosque<\/span> in\u00a0 <\/span>Kurunegala\u00a0 <\/span>Attacked<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A procession led by Ven. Gnanasra, which was going to Ibbagamuwa, was stopped by police. There after, Ven. Gnanasara and other Buddhist extremists claimed that they were being stopped at the call of the Muslims and abused in raw filth. They called on the crowd that had gathered to attack the Muslims. Six petrol bombs had been hurled at the Mallawapitiya mosque causing damage. Police have not arrested anyone yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

21st May 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>A Cosmetic Shop in Elpitiya burnt.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A cosmetic store owned by a Muslim has been set on fire causing extensive damage and millions in losses. Police have still failed to make a comprehensive investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n

22nd May 2017 \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/span>A leather Store in Wijerama Junction, Maharagama set on fire.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A leather store belonging to a Muslim at Wijerama Junction, Maharagama <\/b>has been set on fire during the night and completely burnt. Losses are estimated to run in to millions. <\/span><\/p>\n

22nd May 2017 <\/b>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>A<\/span>\u00a0shop been set on fire in\u00a0<\/span>Kahawatta.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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