The parties involving in the Grandpass incident, where a newly built Muslim praying Centre had been attacked last evening, had agreed to solve the problem amicably and decided to develop the old Mosque and remove the newly built prayer centre, sources said.
The decision has been taken following a meeting held at the Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs Ministry, Colombo 02.
The meeting was attended by JHU General Secretary Champika Ranawaka, Western Province governor Alavi Maulana, Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Minister Rishad Badhiutheen, Minister Rauff Hakeem and Inspector General of Police N.K. Illangakoon.
Speaking after the meeting, JHU General Secretary Champika Ranawaka told reporters that the government and authorities would help rebuild and to develop the mosque that was damaged.
Parties had also agreed to remove a Bo tree that was near the mosque. However, the minister said a new mosque would not be built in the area.
Western Province governor Alavi Maulana said an outside gang had attacked an old mosque in Grandpas area making a threat to the harmony between the communities in the area.