BBS General Secretary Gnanasara Thero Remanded

Tuesday, 26 January 2016 - 13:05

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Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera was remanded till February 9 by Homagama Magistrate's Court a short while ago.

He was arrested this morning when he surrendered to the Homagama Police.

The Homagama Magistrate issued an arrest warrant against Gnanasara Thera yesterday on three charges including threatening a state official, obstructing the court proceedings and contempt of court. He addressed the court yesterday immediately after the case on the disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda was taken up.

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