Kassapa Thera to undergo psychiatric evaluation
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera is to undergo a psychiatric evaluation on the orders of the Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate’s Court, which on Friday remanded him and six others until November 26 over a confrontation at a protest site near the historic Ruwanwelisaya. The seven suspects, including four Buddhist monks and three civilians, were produced before Anuradhapura […]
The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, along with six others, to undergo a psychiatric evaluation following a confrontation at a protest site near the Ruwanwelisaya. The seven suspects, including four Buddhist monks and three civilians, were arrested on Thursday after a clash between two groups at the site.
Ven. Kassapa Thera is accused of assaulting and injuring Rajanganaye Saddharathana Thera and obstructing police duties. The suspects were remanded until November 26, and the Magistrate has also ordered drug tests and a psychiatric report for Kassapa Thera.
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