The Mahanayake of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha, Most Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Mahanayake Thera, has reportedly sent a letter to the Commissioner General of Prisons requesting that necessary facilities be provided to re-robe the imprisoned Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera.
The letter was forwarded on October 30, requesting that a date and time be allocated as soon as possible so that the matter can be carried out in accordance with Dhamma and Vinaya rules.
Key Points
- Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Mahanayake Thera requests facilities to re-robe Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera.
- The relevant letter was forwarded to the Commissioner General of Prisons on October 30.
- The Commissioner General of Prisons has informed the Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs seeking advice on the matter.
Steps taken by the Prisons Department
It is stated that a copy of this letter, which requests that the necessary arrangements be prepared and notified, has also been sent to the Superintendent of the Welikada Prison.
When inquired, the Commissioner General of Prisons stated that he had received the letter. He further explained that he has informed the Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs in writing to obtain advice regarding the Thera's request.
