Sri Lanka to ban animal sacrifices at Hindu temples

Although there is currently no clear law prohibiting animal sacrifices at places of worship, Sri Lankan courts from time to time have issued temporary bans on such practices. Hindus constitute about 12 per cent of Sri Lanka's 21 million population, which is mainly Buddhist. The country has experienced waves of religious tension in recent years.

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