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Ven. Gnanasara Thera not among prisoners to be released tomorrow

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Colombo, April 12 (Daily Mirror) - Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera is not on the list among the prisoners to be released under the special State amnesty tomorrow.

An official from the Prisons Department said he cannot be released under the common amnesty.

The official said that Ven. Gnanasara Thera should be released under a special amnesty by the President.

Ven. Gnanasara Thera was sentenced on March 28 to four-year-rigorous imprisonment for making a hate speech against the Islam on the Kuragala Temple.


  Comments - 15

  • joshua Friday, 12 April 2024 07:08 PM

    He does not deserve such freedom. If he is entitled, then most of the prisoners also must be entitled.

    Nimal Friday, 12 April 2024 07:09 PM

    He was given a four year sentence less than a month ago. How can he be released tomorrow?

    Rampala Saturday, 13 April 2024 02:36 AM

    Nimal, If you have not understood the VIP legal system in this country it is like a roundabout in a road. These VIP come via one gate and exit via the other - all in one sweep!

    Ah,ah,ah. Friday, 12 April 2024 07:52 PM

    If the president release him under the special amnesty, the president will look like an educated idiot of a fool. Anyone who is expecting him to be released will be a moron of a damn fool.

    Matheanamuththa Friday, 12 April 2024 08:02 PM

    What? Are you joking??

    Citizens Friday, 12 April 2024 08:16 PM

    Well he should not be released, after all he went in less than a month ago and was quickly admitted to the prison hospital for comfort.

    Ram Saturday, 13 April 2024 02:17 AM

    Damn Good that he is not included. He must taste a bit of the medicine given. Let the Appeal Court deal with the matter

    Gokula siripathiarachchi Saturday, 13 April 2024 04:01 AM

    Him and Kehiliya will be released after elections is the Ranil Rajapakse clan win

    Steve Saturday, 13 April 2024 05:28 AM

    President will release him before the Elections to gain votes.

    Voter Saturday, 13 April 2024 11:57 AM

    Steve ,who would vote for him?

    Narada Alwis Saturday, 13 April 2024 07:59 AM

    If he is not being released, how can this be news? Why promote him?

    Nihal S Saturday, 13 April 2024 08:36 AM

    Are you joking? This guy was sent to the Prison only last month (and maybe still in the hospital). He should be kept away from the society as long as possible. He is not a monk, but a thug with robe serving Rsjapakse

    Terrence K Saturday, 13 April 2024 04:56 PM

    You do not qualify under the One Law One country so wait for your turn and change the robes to a prisoner jump suit for 1460 days with adjustment for a leap year!!!!!!

    Patcitz Sunday, 14 April 2024 02:08 AM

    Ranil's trump for election game.

    Stanislaus Sunday, 14 April 2024 02:35 AM

    He is a person fighting hard to defend pohottuwa agenda. Divide and rule concept . So please bail him


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