Venerable Kassapa hospitalised following fall at Colombo park

Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera was hospitalised following an accident at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, Police Spokesperson Frederick Wootler confirmed on Tuesday. The venerable monk slipped and fell at the public park and was subsequently admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for treatment.

Police Spokesperson Wootler noted that false statements regarding the incident have been circulating on social media platforms, with certain individuals attempting to misrepresent the circumstances of the fall. The Police Spokesperson expressed concern about deliberate attempts to provoke public sentiment through the spread of misinformation.

Authorities have warned against the dissemination of unverified claims connected to the incident, indicating that strict action will be taken against those engaged in spreading false information. The statement underscores police efforts to counter social media-driven narratives that deviate from the factual account of events.