Investigation Widens: Statements to be Obtained from Related Persons in Nathasha Edirisuriya Incident

Thursday, 01 June 2023 - 20:57

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The Criminal Investigation Department says that statements are to be obtained from several other persons related to the incident of Nathasha Edirisuriya, who is currently on remand for making comments insulting the Buddhist philosophy and culture.

In relation to her statement, Bruno Divakara, a social activist, was arrested yesterday and he is scheduled to be produced before the court today.

Bruno Divakara has been accused of broadcasting the program presented by Nathasha Edirisuriya on the YouTube channel.

Bruno Divakara was called before the Criminal Investigation Department yesterday to obtain a statement about it and he was arrested after taking statements for almost 8 hours.

Nahtasha Edirisuriya, who issued statements insulting the Buddhist philosophy and culture, was arrested recently and she is remanded until the 7th.



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