Ven. Kassapa Thera, who was hospitalised during the satyagraha launched at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, has rejoined the protest at the park.
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who was participating in the satyagraha launched at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo calling for the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, was hospitalised yesterday (17).
He was admitted to hospital following unrest that occurred while he was participating in the satyagraha.
( Previous news 2026 October 18 – 2:46.p.m.)
Ven. Kassapa hospitalised after slipping and falling – Police Spokesperson
Balangoda Kassapa Thera was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after slipping and falling at Viharamahadevi Park, Police Spokesperson Frederick Wootler said.
The Police Spokesperson said it had been observed that certain individuals, particularly on social media, were spreading false statements intended to provoke the public in connection with the incident.
He warned that strict legal action would be taken against those disseminating false information.
He also stated that no assault on the monk had been reported.
Meanwhile, Colombo National Hospital Director Dr Sampath Indika Kumara said Ven.
Kassapa Thera had left the hospital after an initial examination, stating that he did not require further treatment.
Elaborating on the matter, Dr Kumara said:
“Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera arrived at the Accident Service of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka at around 8.30 p.m. today for treatment.
Approximately an hour later, he informed the hospital that he did not require further treatment and left.
The doctors concerned examined him in relation to the reason for his visit and conducted the relevant radiological investigations, ultrasound scans and blood tests.
No abnormalities were detected in those tests at the time.
As he had reportedly stated that he had been struck on the head, the doctors recommended that he be admitted to an accident ward for a comprehensive examination and observation.
They also informed him of the need to keep him in an observation ward. However, he stated that he did not require this treatment and reportedly left the National Hospital at around 9.30 p.m., approximately an hour after his arrival.”
Meanwhile, a satyagraha launched by a group of Buddhist monks at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, calling for the release of the Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, is continuing.