Buddhist monks protested against the temporary arrest of the leader of the Bodu Bala Sena on Tuesday morning.
Monks surrounded the Homagama Magistrate Court which released Galagadaaththe Gnanasara Thero on remand until February 9.
Riot police was deployed as three monks threated to self-immolate during the protests, reports Colombo Page.
The Buddhist monk faces charges of obstructing court proceedings and threatening public officials.
Monks surrounded the Homagama Magistrate Court which released Galagadaaththe Gnanasara Thero on remand until February 9.
Riot police was deployed as three monks threated to self-immolate during the protests, reports Colombo Page.
The Buddhist monk faces charges of obstructing court proceedings and threatening public officials.