A man named Mahinda Kodithuvakku, who gives lectures under the name of Avalokiteshwara bodhisatahwa, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department in Pannipitiya this afternoon.
Appearing under the name of Avalokiteswara, the person named Mahinda Kodituvakku, who recently arrived in the island from Katunayake International Airport, was being worshiped by his followers.
Accordingly, several parties, including the Commissioner General of Budhdhist Affairs, had filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department requesting that an investigation be started on him. Accordingly, during the investigation, the Fort Magistrate Court issued a restraining order prohibiting him from leaving the country.