Controversial monk arrested over disrespectful behaviour remanded

December 13, 2023 04:28 pm

The saffron-robed monk, who was arrested for behaving in a manner that was deemed offensive to Buddhism, has been remanded until Dec.19.

The 34-year-old who goes by the name ‘Vishwa Buddha’ was arrested on Tuesday (Dec.12) at a private establishment in Kalagedihena.

The arrest was made by the cybercrimes unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), acting on a complaint received against the self-styled monk who was residing in Ratnapura.

Following his arrest, he was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (Dec.13).

Controversial monk arrested over his disrespectful behaviour
Dec 12th, 2023

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