Self-proclaimed ‘Awalokiteshwara Bodhisattva’ arrested

January 15, 2024 at 1:06 PM

Mahinda Kodituwakku, the self-proclaimed ‘Awalokiteshwara Bodhisattva’ in Sri Lanka has been arrested by Police.

“The person who claims to be the ‘Avalokithesvara’ arrested by the CID in Pannipitiya” Police said without providing further details.

Last week an overseas travel ban was imposed by the Fort Magistrate’s Court when the case filed against Kodituwakku was taken up for hearing.

The Fort Magistrate’s Court also issued an order to probe his bank accounts.

Mahinda Kodituwakku is accused of committing irreligious activities against Buddhism. (NewsWire)