Controversial self-styled monk ‘Vishwa Buddha’ granted bail

January 9, 2024 11:16 am

The saffron-robed monk, calling himself ‘Vishwa Buddha’, who was arrested for behaving in a manner that was deemed offensive to Buddhism, has been granted bail.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis ordered the 34-year-old to be released on bail when the case was taken up this morning (Jan. 08).

The monk was arrested on December 12 at a private establishment in Kalagedihena 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.

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