Sri Lankan police investigate BBS chief over Islamophobic comments

Sri Lankan police confirmed they are investigating a complaint made against Badu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galaboda Aththe Gnanasara over comments he made about Islam.

The Sunday Leader reports the Buddhist monk is alleged to have insulted the Quran. The BBS leader though denies the allegations, stating that he only spoke out against extremism.

However, he went on to say “the Muslims in this country were confined to extremist ideologies of the Quran”.

Earlier this year an arrest warrant was issued for the Buddhist monk over similar charges.

See our earlier posts:

BBS leader surrenders to Sri Lankan police (13 Oct 2015)

Arrest warrant issued for BBS leader (12 Oct 2015)

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