Gnanasara Thera remanded till Feb.9

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BBS General Secretary the Ven. Galagodaatte Gnansara Thera, arrested this morning on charges of contempt of court, was remanded till February 9 by the Homagama Magistrate.

Meanwhile, a tense situation prevailed outside the court premises following the court order. A group of monks and laymen were reported to have carried out a protest against the arresting of the monk and remanding.

The protesters had attempted to storm the court premises but were prevented from doing so by the police.

Pix by Muditha Dayaarathne

Comments - 15

Amila Tuesday, 26 January 2016 01:24 PM

Law and order applies to everyone!

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Culprits Tuesday, 26 January 2016 01:28 PM

Finally this government did the right thing with law and order for the culprit.

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Great Law N order Tuesday, 26 January 2016 01:29 PM

This is not MR rule.This government's law and order is same for all people.

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Gamini Tuesday, 26 January 2016 01:32 PM

Gnanasara Thera was taking up the cause of soldiers who fought and won the war to ensure peace for us.

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Thomas Tuesday, 26 January 2016 01:42 PM

Law applies equally to all citizens of Sri Lanka.

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True Tuesday, 26 January 2016 01:51 PM

No one can violate the law.

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WISE DONKEY Tuesday, 26 January 2016 02:08 PM

Why not seek admission in a hospital in Singapore?

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sobers Tuesday, 26 January 2016 02:10 PM

No one can take advantage of law and act according to themselves. One person cant do hundred good things but if he or she breaks the law it is punishable. Ven. thera should know the basics.

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Palitha Galapitiya-Japan Tuesday, 26 January 2016 04:30 PM

Country is Govern by Law not by Religion

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Kiris Baba Amaray Tuesday, 26 January 2016 08:47 PM

You will be provided with some hot drinks, this may be your next worry.

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gayan Wednesday, 27 January 2016 08:59 AM

Admin muslim jaathikayek vage.bauddayanta nathi venna gahanava....

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Christopher DD Wednesday, 27 January 2016 09:40 AM

Finally, he has gone to the place where he belongs at least temporarily?

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mohommed Wednesday, 27 January 2016 10:35 AM

Thank you admin! You are doing a great service to our community.

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Andrew Pitugala Wednesday, 27 January 2016 10:59 AM

What about murderers of the innocents..

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Chinese boy Wednesday, 27 January 2016 02:18 PM

Is he venerable?

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