Sepal Amarasinghe further remanded

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YouTuber Sepal Amarasinghe who was arrested and remanded on the allegation of inciting blasphemy via making a derogatory comment about the holy Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy has been further remanded till January 31.

This was when the case against the activist was taken up before the Fort Magistrate Court today (17).

The Court has informed that the defendant is eligible to apply for bail through the High Court.

Amarasinghe was arrested on January 05.

MIAP

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