Bodu Bala Sena/ Led rally before / Aluthgama violence, June 2014
States that the violence began on 15 June 2014 after a rally led by the BBS, and calls for an investigation into any instigators.19 Jun 2014 · Human Rights Watch · Sri Lanka: Justice Key to End Anti-Muslim Violence
Reports that he gave a speech at the rally saying the Sinhalese majority needed protection, and that mobs attacked Muslims, homes and businesses soon after.19 Jun 2014 · Human Rights Watch · Sri Lanka: Justice Key to End Anti-Muslim Violence