Indictments served against Gnanasara Thero over anti-Islamic remarks

April 30, 2026 01:38 pm

Indictments have been served before the Colombo High Court against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, regarding an allegedly derogatory statement made by him on Islam.

Following this, the court had ordered that Ven. Gnanasara Thero be released on bail.

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