World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Injured Buddhist monk remains hospitalised following satyagraha protest
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera continues to receive medical treatment after being assaulted during a peaceful protest demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, according to a statement made by fellow monk Ven. Ulapane Sumanagala Thera.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Ven. Ulapane Sumanagala Thera confirmed on Wednesday that Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera remains hospitalised following injuries sustained during the satyagraha campaign. The incident occurred while the monk participated in the ongoing protest calling for the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera.
Speaking to media representatives, Ven. Ulapane Sumanagala Thera provided an update on the condition of the injured monk, indicating that medical care is ongoing. The exact nature and severity of the injuries were not detailed in the statement.
The satyagraha protest has drawn attention to the detention of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, with supporters continuing to call for his release. The assault on Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera during the demonstration has raised concerns about the treatment of protesters involved in the campaign.
No further details regarding the circumstances of the assault or the expected duration of the monk's hospitalisation were disclosed at the time of the statement.