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21 year old remanded over alleged WhatsApp threats to bomb major religious sites
A 21-year-old man from Ibbagamuwa has been remanded over allegations that he circulated WhatsApp messages threatening bomb attacks on
Summary
App messages threatening bomb attacks on several major religious sites in Sri Lanka. The investigation was launched following a written complaint lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department by the Chief Incumbent of the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Ven. During questioning, the suspect had claimed that he circulated the material for entertainment purposes.
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People
- Dhaniyagama Ananda Anunayake Thero
- J.M. Amodya Madhuka Thamosha
- Dambulla Rajamaha Viharaya
- Danigama Ananda Thera
- Asanga S. Bodaragama
- Lord Buddha
Organisations
- Criminal Investigation Department2
- Computer Crime Investigation Division
- Colombo Magistrate's Court
Places
- Thuparamaya2
- Colombo2
- Dambulla Viharaya
- Sri Maha Bodhi
- Anuradhapura
- Ibbagammuwa
- Ibbagamuwa
- Sri Lanka
Keywords
- distorted
- religious
- arrested
- remanded
- alleged
- threats
- photos
- social
- spread
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