Ex- Atamasthanadhipathi uses Magistrate’s gate to enter court
Girl child abuse case: Former Atamasthanadhipathi Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is facing allegations of sexually abusing a girl, allegedly entered the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court through the entrance reserved for the Magistrate on Friday, prompting the Magistrate to order an inquiry into his entry. The Magistrate directed the officer in charge of court security to […]
Former Atamasthanadhipathi Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, accused of sexually abusing a girl, is under scrutiny for allegedly entering Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court through the Magistrate's reserved entrance, according to reports. This incident prompted the Magistrate to order an inquiry into the monk's entry, with the court security officer tasked to investigate and submit a report.
The matter came to light during the court proceedings concerning the alleged child abuse case, where the monk was represented by his lawyer. Counsel for journalist Bimal Ruhunage, who filed a complaint with the National Child Protection Authority, revealed that the monk arrived in the vehicle of President’s Counsel Kalinga Indatissa.
The monk is said to have used the entrance designated for the Magistrate to gain entry into the court premises. A previous hearing had also raised similar allegations. The case has now been adjourned until January 8, 2027.
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