Gnanasara Thera Returns After Attending President Sirisena Event in Japan and Visits Anuradhapura Prison to Inquire After Health of Amith Weerasinghe and Other “Mahasohon Balakaya” Members Detained for Alleged anti-Muslim Violence.

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General Secretary of Bodu Bala Sena Ven. Galagodatte Gnanasara has visited Anuradhapura prison over the weekend to inquire after the health of Mahason Balakaya leader Amith Weerasinghe and other activists held there over their alleged involvement in recent attacks on Muslims in the Kandy District.

Ven. Gnanasara, who had been overseas recently, visited those in custody immediately after his return.

Ven. Dambara Amila told a media briefing at Maradana that Ven. Gnanasara, in spite of serious allegations directed at him and his followers, in respect of Kandy violence was among those present at an event attended by President Maithripala Sirisena in Japan.

The Presidential Secretariat denied social media reports that the controversial monk had been part of President Sirisena’s entourage.

Courtesy:The Island