Police look for Gnanasara, BBS says he is hiding

25 May, 2017

The Police have launched an operation to arrest the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), the Venerable?Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero.

The BBS says he is in hiding?as there is an alleged threat to his life.

The Police said that?Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero is to be arrested for obstructing Police duty and over several other complaints.

A court order has been obtained preventing the controversial monk from leaving the country.

The?BBS said there is a fear the monk will be killed inside prison following his arrest. (Colombo Gazette)

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