Sri Lanka town shuts down to mourns slain Hindu priest

Feb 9 (AFP) A town in Sri Lanka's embattled east shut down as a sign of respect for a Hindu priest gunned down four days after he welcomed President Mahinda Rajapakse to a former guerrilla stronghold. Military officials said shops closed and transport was halted in Valachchenai on Friday to mourn Selliah Parameswar, who was dragged out of his house and killed late Wednesday by a group of unidentified gunmen. more..