Man arrested for threatening & attempting to extort money from Mihintale Chief Prelate
January 25, 2024 02:33 pm
The police have arrested a man who allegedly sent death threats to the chief incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya Most Ven. Walawahengunawewa Dhammarathana Thero and attempting to extort money.
According to Ada Derana correspondent, the 51-year-old had attempted to extort Rs. 10 million from the most venerated monk.
The arrest has been made by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers.
