Sri Lankan astrologer Indika Thotawaththa has been apprehended by the Police Computer Crimes Division on allegations of making defamatory statements that are detrimental to religious co-existence. The arrest was carried out on October 6th.
Thotawaththa is accused of posting defamatory remarks concerning a specific religion on social media platforms. He is scheduled to appear before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court today to face charges related to these allegations.
