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By T. Farook Thajudeen


The Attorney General today indicted the Venerable Uvatenna Sumana thero and four others before the High Court of Colombo for committing offences  under the Emergency Regulations and Offensive weapons Act.

The Attorney General by his indictment complained that the suspect, Venerable Uvatenna Sumana had retained 50 hand grenades, two T56 assault Rifles and 210 live bullets in his possession by violating the Emergency regulations and Offensive Weapons Act.

The Attorney General charged the accused on nine counts under the Emergency Regulations and eight counts under the Offensive Weapons Act.

High Court Judge Ms. Deepali Wijesundera issued summons on the suspects to appear in court on August 30 and fixed to call the case on that date.

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  • matara kolla Friday, 27 August 2010 01:54 PM

    If guilty, as a respect for Buddhism, he should be asked to derobe.

    sw Friday, 27 August 2010 02:24 PM

    It only goes to show that police will fabricate charges against any one.

    Calistus Jayathilaka Friday, 27 August 2010 03:11 PM

    thease days all da unwanted problems ar creating by monks

    Lolipro Friday, 27 August 2010 08:35 PM

    If true ... he must be disrobed before his trial!

    kaputakukula Saturday, 28 August 2010 05:11 AM

    I agree. These monks should not be called venerable which humiliates the genuine buddhist monks (if there any).

    AJ - DXB Saturday, 28 August 2010 05:40 AM

    A modern Somarama (rambo style)

    Senior Citizen Saturday, 28 August 2010 05:44 AM

    They are created by a suppliant Police.

    M ASHRAFF NAZIM Saturday, 28 August 2010 09:07 AM

    the robes should be immediatlet removed and withdrawn by the religious authorities.

    surani Saturday, 28 August 2010 11:05 AM

    This is the priest who supported General fonseka during the presidential elections. Suba anagathayak.

    Jazzy Saturday, 28 August 2010 02:00 PM

    A wolf in Sheep's clothing


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