Namal Kumara was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) yesterday (1), the Police said.
The Police mentioned that the arrest was made in connection with the audio tape which is being circulated in social media which allegedly defames the reputation of the Archbishop of Colombo, Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith.
Recently, the Archdiocese of Colombo requested for a probe into the incident. Archdiocese Media Director Father Jude Krishantha alleged that Kumara is an abettor of the Easter Sunday massacre and that Kumara is plotting another incident at the request of a certain third party.
He has been ordered to be remanded until 15 January 2025. This order was issued after he was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.
Police Media Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Buddhika Manathunga confirmed that the arrest followed an extended investigation into the incident, based on a complaint made by Fr. Krishantha to the CCD regarding the matter.