Govt. pays compensation to those affected by Digana violence

By Ashraff A. Samad

The Government has paid Rs. 9.8 million in compensation to dozens of people affected by the communal clashes in Kandy, including sixty-six home owners and sixty-five business owners.  

State Minister for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction M.L.A.M. Hisbullah paid the compensation to 66 house owners who each received Rs. 50,000 while 65 businessmen received Rs.100,000 each. 

Total compensation of Rs.9.8 million was paid at the Kandy District Secretariat on 19 March. Postal and Muslim Religious affairs Minister M. H. Haleem also participated at this event.

However, some of those affected by the violence that began in Theldeniya had pointed out that the compensation was inadequate and called on the government to increase compensation. 

State Minister for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction M.L.A.M. Hisbullah distributing compensation.