Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and three others, who were engaged in a fast-unto-death near the Ruwanweli Stupa, have been arrested by the police.
Earlier today, during an incident of unrest at the satyagraha (peaceful protest) site near the Ruwanweli Maha Stupa in Anuradhapura, Ven. Rajanganaye Saddharathana Thero sustained injuries following an attack by individuals present at the protest site, including Ven. Kassapa Thero.
Meanwhile, a case concerning alleged unauthorized constructions along the Trincomalee coastline—as well as a controversial Buddha statue—was taken up yesterday (11) at the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court. As Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero was not present in court at that time, a warrant had been issued for his arrest. Furthermore, it is reported that yesterday, from the site of the fast at the Ruwanweli Stupa, Ven. Kassapa made several statements that constitute a grave contempt of court.
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and three others, who were engaged in a fast-unto-death near the Ruwanweli Stupa, have been arrested by the police.
Earlier today, during an incident of unrest at the satyagraha site near the Ruwanweli Maha Stupa in Anuradhapura, Ven. Rajanganaye Saddharathana Thero sustained injuries following an attack by individuals present at the protest site, including Ven. Kassapa Thero.
Meanwhile, a case concerning alleged unauthorized constructions along the Trincomalee coastline as well as a controversial Buddha statue was taken up yesterday (11) at the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court. As Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero was not present in court at that time, a warrant had been issued for his arrest. Furthermore, it is reported that yesterday, from the site of the fast at the Ruwanweli Stupa, Ven. Kassapa made several statements that constitute a grave contempt of court.