General30 April 2026

High Court serves indictments on Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera

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The Colombo High Court today (30) served indictments on the Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organisation, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, over a case involving statements allegedly insulting Islam.

Following the serving of indictments, the Colombo High Court ordered the release of Gnanasara Thero on bail.

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