A mosque in the Grandpass area of Colombo was attacked on Saturday by a Buddhist mob injuring at least five people.
A Muslim resident in the area told the BBC that stones were thrown at the mosque during evening prayers.
Monks had protested outside the same mosque last month, demanding its relocation.
Buddhists and Muslims reportedly clashed after the attack, damaging several houses.
A Muslim resident in the area told the BBC that stones were thrown at the mosque during evening prayers.
Monks had protested outside the same mosque last month, demanding its relocation.
Buddhists and Muslims reportedly clashed after the attack, damaging several houses.