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Balangoda Kassapa Thero Remanded Over Disputed Buddha Statue Erected in Trincomalee Coastal Area - LNW Lanka News Web

February 02, Colombo (LNW): The Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court has ordered that four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, along with six other individuals, remain in remand custody until February 09, 2026.The group was produced before court in connection with the alleged installation of a Buddha statue within a designated coastal zone in Trincomalee without the necessary legal clearance. Authorities contend that the placement …
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Lanka News Web (LNW) broke the news in on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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