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CID begins probe on hidden hand behind self-styled Bodhisatva

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1 year ago

February 11, 2024

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has begun an investigation to determine if Mahinda Kodithuwakku, who calls himself the “Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva,” had been used by any non-governmental organisation or fundamentalist group to attack Buddhism.

Senior Deputy Solicitor General (SDSG) Dileepa Peiris informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court about the probe after it was revealed that the suspect was suffering from depression. The SDSG told the court that the suspect’s medical records indicated that he required psychiatric treatment.

Mr. Peiris added that investigators would also look at why someone like the suspect had used social media for his activities.

Kalinga Indatissa, PC, who appeared for the suspect, requested that the court release his client on bail, as he had already pledged not to continue with his actions.

The magistrate granted bail and ordered that the suspect be directed to a psychiatric hospital for treatment.

The case was taken up before Chief Magistrate Thilana Gamage.

(sundaytimes.lk)

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Ranil to appear before CIABOC on Monday

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2 hours ago

April 25, 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will appear before the Bribery Commission on April 28 over the statement he had made on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, his lawyers have informed the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Wickremesinghe was initially summoned by the CIABOC on April 17 in relation to a statement he had made about the bribery case filed against New Democratic Front MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake.

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Vijitha to attend Pope Francis’s Funeral Mass

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2 hours ago

April 25, 2025

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will represent the Government of Sri Lanka at the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis.

The late Pope’s funeral is scheduled to be held on April 26, 2025 in Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City.

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President makes sudden visit to Kandy (Pics)

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2 hours ago

April 25, 2025

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake last night (April 24) conducted an inspection tour of Kandy city to inspect the “Siri Dalada Wandanawa” and the related issues that have emerged.

The President held an urgent meeting with relevant officials to address issues related to the provision of facilities and sanitation for devotees visiting the “Siri Dalada Wandanawa”.

Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lalkantha, Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa Nilanga Dela Bandara, Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya, Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, Governor of the Central Province Prof. Sarath Abeykoon, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatte and others participated in this meeting.

(President’s Media Division)