The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court last night (12) ordered seven individuals, including Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who were arrested in Anuradhapura earlier in the day, to be remanded until 26 November.

Kassapa Thera, who was arrested on several charges, is currently hospitalised. The Magistrate visited the hospital at around 11.30 p.m. to examine his condition before issuing the remand order.

Those remanded include four Buddhist monks and three laypersons.

Meanwhile, Rajanganaye Saddhatissa Thera, who was reportedly injured in an alleged assault by Kassapa Thera and a group of individuals, is also receiving treatment in hospital.

Police informed the court that investigations were being conducted using video footage recorded over the past several days.

Police further alleged that Kassapa Thera had failed to comply with the law and had acted in contempt of court.

They also informed the court that investigations were underway to determine whether the individual identifying himself as Balangoda Kassapa was, in fact, an ordained Buddhist monk.