Gnanasara Thero granted Presidential pardon
Posted by Editor on May 23, 2019 - 5:33 pm
(Photo credit: Ishara S.KODIKARA / AFP via Getty Images)
The Commissioner General of Prisons, Jayasiri Tennakoon a short while ago said he received the order by President Maithripala Sirisena to release Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera.
The Thero is, reportedly, likely to be released from the Welikada Prison later today, where he is currently held.
Ven. Gnanasara Thera was sentenced to 19 years imprisonment to be served in six years for contempt of court.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Gayantha quits committee probing Dayasiri June 6, 2025
- Chandrani Bandara indicted for corruption over unlawful appointments June 6, 2025
- Mervyn Silva indicted over Rs. 800 Million undeclared assets June 6, 2025
- Sri Lanka to install facial recognition at all BIA immigration counters June 6, 2025
- Chathuranga defends Government’s commitment to strengthen State-Owned Enterprises June 6, 2025
This is a good move by the President. Ven. Gananasaara did not kill any one. In fact 3 years ago he named the NTJ. Individuals who were implicated with Easter Christian massacre live i impunity. Politicians who threw stones to Putalam courts not brought to books. Anti Buddhist media demonized him.