January 01, Colombo (LNW): Social activist Namal Kumara has been remanded until January 15, 2025, following his arrest earlier today by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).
The order was issued after Kumara was presented before the Fort Magistrate’s Court, where he faced charges related to an audio recording that has circulated widely on social media.
The recording allegedly tarnishes the reputation of the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith.
The investigation, led by the CCD, was initiated after a formal complaint was lodged by the Archdiocese of Colombo.
Rev. Fr. Jude Krishantha, the Media Director of the Archdiocese, accused Kumara of being an accomplice in the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks and suggested that he may be conspiring with third parties to instigate further unrest.
Police Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manathunga confirmed that Kumara’s arrest was a direct result of an ongoing investigation, which was launched in response to the complaint filed by Rev. Fr. Krishantha.
