Dilanthe Withanage questioned by special Police unit

27 May, 2017

Dilanthe Withanage, the chief executive officer of the?Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), was questioned by a special Police unit today.

Withanage was questioned by the organised crimes prevention unit over a complaint the BBS had made to the Police on threats to the life of the Venerable?Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero.

The?Police are meanwhile looking for the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, the Venerable?Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero.

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

Report by Indika Sri Aravinda

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