The Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court has ordered Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and 04 others, who are staging a Satyagraha near the Ruwanweliseya, to appear before court on Nov. 20. -----------------------
( Previous news 2026 November 09-10:32 a.m.)
Satyagraha in A'pura continues despite court order
The satyagraha launched by a group of Buddhist monks is continuing for the third consecutive day today (Nov. 09), according to reports. The protest is being held despite a court order directing the protesters to vacate sacred areas, including the Ruwanweli Maha Seya and the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. The protest, led by Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, began on Nov. 07 at the 'dansal' premises near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura, opposing the proposed Anuradhapura Sacred City Plan. Tensions escalated when the protesters attempted to construct an elevated structure at the site. Following a report submitted by the Anuradhapura Headquarters Chief Inspector of Police, the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court ordered the protesters to leave the sacred areas. However, they have continued to remain at the location despite the court order. Meanwhile, officers of the Anuradhapura Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau reportedly visited the protest site last night (Nov. 08) to record a statement from Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera.
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