Person behind arrest of Ven. Amila Thero exposed

The arrest of the President of the Patriotic National Centre (PNC) Ven. Dhambara Amila Thero is a political revenge states ‘Bhikkus Solidarity for Democracy.’ Holding a special press conference on the 30th Member of the Presidential Council of ‘Bhikkus Solidarity for Democracy’ Ven. Kalawalgala Chandaloka Thero said arresting Ven. Dhambara Amila Thero by the CID was an instance of political power overwhelming the law of the country.

 
He emphasized that the main reason for the arrest of Ven. Amila Thero was his support to Gen. Sarath Fonseka against the undemocratic administration of President Mahinda Rajapakse. According to Ven. Chandaloka Thero the person who is being accused of defrauding money promising employment in Korea and had worked as a driver for Ven. Amila Thero had been sacked by the Thero nine months ago. Despite Ven. Amila Thero has been arrested this person has not been arrested pointed out Ven. Chandaloka Thero.
 
While Ven. Amila Thero was being taken to the Magistrate, Mr. Wimal Weerawansa had given a call to one of the CID officers in the vehicle and had said that he wanted to talk to Ven. Amila Thero. However, the prelate had refused to talk with Weerawansa. Hence, Weerawansa was behind the arrest of Ven. Amila Thero said Ven. Chandaloka Thero. Also, the person alleging he was a member of the ‘Dayaka Sabha’ of the temple of Ven. Amila Thero and accused the prelate  is really an official of the Presidential Secretariat who is expecting a high post said Ven. Chandaloka Thero.