Uwatenne Sumana thera granted presidential pardon

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Ven Uwatenne Sumana thera of Sri Bodhirajarama Temple, Maligawatte, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, has been granted Presidential Pardon today.

The Thera was sentenced for holding a T-56 firearm in possession during the 2010 Presidential election.

The pardon is subject to the condition that he withdraws an appeal filed against the sentence.

It is reported that the presidential pardon has been granted following a request by MP Dayana Gamage, who defected from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya recently.

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Lol Sunday, 03 January 2021 12:36 PM

WELL DONE PRESIDENT. HAMADURUESNEY PLEASE BEHAVIOR AND RESPECT YOUR RELIGION. TEACH OUR YOUNGER GENERATIONS FOR GOOD HABITS.

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Borat of Kazakhstan Sunday, 03 January 2021 12:44 PM

Where in the world does a person get a life sentence for being in possession of a firearm? It has to be Sri Lanka - you guessed it right.

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K Perera Sunday, 03 January 2021 03:22 PM

Double standard president!

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Ramasamy Sunday, 03 January 2021 10:50 PM

Anyways!! Who is the owner of the pistol?

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Ronnie Bugger Monday, 04 January 2021 10:23 AM

Sentenced for life but released in less than six months - what a joke this Country is becoming. Can an ex-convict be allowed to continue to wear a robe, live at a temple and be called 'VENERABLE' ???

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