COLOMBO (News 1st) - A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a dog named “Subramaniyam,” which had been accompanying devotees on the annual Kataragama Pada Yatra.Police stated the incident took place near the Ashraff Memorial Hospital in Kalmunai.The 21-year-old suspect…
COLOMBO (News 1st) - A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a dog named “Subramaniyam,” which had been accompanying devotees on the annual Kataragama Pada Yatra.Police stated the incident took place near the Ashraff Memorial Hospital in Kalmunai.The 21-year-old suspect was arrested following investigations into a video of the incident that circulated on social media.The suspect is due to be produced before the Kalmunai Magistrate's Court.The dog joined a group of pilgrims participating in the Kataragama Pada Yatra in the Mullaitivu area.Since then, the animal had continued the journey alongside the devotees, drawing widespread public attention and admiration.