Courts to consider evidence on Jan 17 to arrest self-proclaimed ‘Bodhisattva’

The Colombo Fort Magistrate Court today imposed a travel ban on the self-proclaimed ‘Bodhisattva’ Mahinda Kodithuwakku and fixed for hearing the case for January 17 to consider evidence to issue an order to arrest the suspect.

Senior Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris told courts that investigations have revealed that it has been an organized group involved in the racket of distorting Buddhism .

He told courts that a Policeman attached to the Badalkumbura police station and a Meheninwahanse (female monk) previously attached to the State intelligence service were also involved with the suspect.

Kodithuwakku, who returned from Egypt recently was received at the Bandaranaike International Airport by his followers and conducted activities and made statements contrary to Buddhist teachings.

Among those who have lodged complaints are Ven. Agulugalle Sri Jinananda Thero  and Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero who claimed that he was distorting Buddhism through his statements.  

The Computer Crimes Division of the Police were also involved in the investigations.