IFJ calls for action against monks disrupting court proceedings in Sri Lanka

The International Federation of Journalists along with the Free Media Movement (FMM) condemned the actions by the leader of the Bodu Bala Sena for disrupting court proceedings against persons accused of abducting journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda.

The IFJ called on courts and authorities to take action against any persons who attempt to disrupt proceedings, in a statement made on Wednesday.

The leader of the BBS Galagadaaththe Gnanasara has been remanded for disrupting court proceedings, after being temporarily arrested.

Following his arrest hundreds of monks gathered outside the police station demanding his release, reports Colombo Page.

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