militant Buddhist monks: not all Buddhist monks are peaceful and quiet

From a reader: ""Some local residents told The Irrawaddy that militant Buddhist monks and laymen went on a rampage through the city in Mandalay Division on Friday morning, destroying mosques and what they believed were Muslim-owned properties. "It's as if they are destroying the town. The situation is now out of control," said a Pauk Chaung quarter resident, who wanted to remain anonymous for fear of his safety."

"Burmese monks have often been involved in sectarian violence, with anti-Muslim protests in Mandalay led by the saffron-robed religious leaders last year. Meikhtila is no different."