The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has recorded a statement from Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thera in connection with an investigation into allegations that Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera was assaulted by police officers during a recent protest.
According to Police, officers of the CCD visited the school where Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thera serves and recorded a statement from him for nearly three hours on Monday (19).
The investigation follows claims circulated through mainstream and social media alleging that Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera was assaulted by police during a protest demanding the immediate release of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who is currently serving a prison sentence for contempt of court.
Police stated that no formal complaint regarding the alleged assault on Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera has been lodged at any police station so far.
However, following the circulation of the allegations, the Acting Inspector General of Police instructed the CCD to launch an immediate investigation.
The investigation aims to establish whether any police officers had assaulted the monk during the protest.
Further investigations are underway. (Newswire)
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