BBS Gen.Sec. makes statement to Police

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The Police today recorded a statement from Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera at the Slave Island police station for allegedly threatening a Buddhist monk on Wednesday.

The statement was recorded after Mahiyanganaya Pradeshiya Sabha member Ven. Watareka Vijitha Thera lodged a complaint with the Slave Island Police against the Ven Gnanasara Thera and several other bhikkus over the alleged disruption of a media conference organised by the Jathika Bala Sena (JBS) at a hotel in Colombo on Wednesday, April 9.

The Ven. Vijitha Thera alleged that Buddhist monks belonging to the BBS, including its general secretary Gnanasara Thera, had stormed the media conference and threatened to kill him, and disrupted the pre-arranged programme. In his police complaint, the complainant has called for a police inquiry into the actions of the BBS members over Wednesday’s incident.

Police said that they are going to record a statement from the complainer, Ven Vijitha Thera later.

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Basuru Jayamaha Saturday, 12 April 2014 02:17 PM

BBS was right in wanting to stop that event but they went about it in the wrong way.
Vijitha thero is driven by hidden political and racist hands, obviously for some benefit. Jathika BALA SENA - note the name - has obviously been formed to counter Bodu BALA SENA and was bound to get into trouble sooner or later. Vijitha thera should give up the saffron robes

mack Saturday, 12 April 2014 07:50 PM

all evidence is there on tape why police dragging it's foot to arrest the culprits? via DM Android App

Dilshan Fernando Saturday, 12 April 2014 02:35 PM

We will need to stop domination of specifi communities in Sri Lanka.

Neethipathi Saturday, 12 April 2014 09:32 PM

By now we should understand that there are two sets of rule in SL. One for the Punchisinghos like you and I and the other for the elite, preferred citizens and Politikkas on the right side. via DM iPad app

Ammaa Saturday, 12 April 2014 05:17 PM

2+2= 5, problem finish

Protectors they are Sunday, 13 April 2014 04:28 AM

JATHIKA BALA SENA to counter BODU BALA SENA. This is a poor attempt to discredit Bodu Bala Sena. They should know there is a huge people power behind Bodu Bala Sena, not just monks who making speeches. Many Buddhists ready to die to protect Buddhism in Sri Lanka. via DM Android App

Malin Sunday, 13 April 2014 01:28 AM

I suppose that we need BBS to protect the buddhism in our country. There are no any ministers or parliamentarian with buddhists. Well done BBS..

Bijita Kon,Tokyo Sunday, 13 April 2014 09:14 AM

The both are thieves。Maybe,the both have some mental problems.

Perumal Sunday, 13 April 2014 11:49 AM

[quote name="Protectors they are"]JATHIKA BALA SENA to counter BODU BALA SENA. This is a poor attempt to discredit Bodu Bala Sena. They should know there is a huge people power behind Bodu Bala Sena, not just monks who making speeches. Many Buddhists ready to die to protect Buddhism in Sri Lanka. via DM Android App[/quote]
Ready to die to protect Buddhism? Meaningless! You must attain Nibbana and show the way to others if you want to protect Buddhism!

Noorul Haq Monday, 14 April 2014 09:13 AM

Guys !
Where the country heading to ??
Heading to a ethnic war ?

Wise Old Man Monday, 14 April 2014 01:51 PM

The ultimate in compassion Lord Buddha preached: ‘Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt’. On uncontrolled speeches he said: ‘The tongue like a sharp knife…..kills without drawing blood.’ On peace he said: ‘Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.’ All conflicts in the world, wherever it may be, could be brought to an abrupt end only when the human beings realize this truth and respect it.

JAMES HORWARD Monday, 14 April 2014 04:55 PM

pigs are out again

good for a nice curry on poya day for the monks

Faiz Mohamed Tuesday, 15 April 2014 08:38 AM

"The wise are not ruffled by praise or blame" DHAMMA PADA
The Sri Lankan Muslims a role model for BBS.....

anura Tuesday, 15 April 2014 11:39 AM

bodu bala sena group is tarnishing the better image of real Buddhism. All politicians and responsible senior monks are keeping blind eye. what will be the future of srilanka and Buddhism ? via DM Android App

nanda Tuesday, 15 April 2014 12:34 PM

Our lord buddha never ever teach this way! BBS well known but someone using Them by remote for their benefit

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