UPDATE: Watareka Vijitha Thero remanded

June 25, 2014 
Watareka Vijitha thero who was arrested earlier this afternoon has been remanded until July 2 by the Panadura Magistrate Court.  He was taken into custody by the Colombo Crimes Division after he was released from the Colombo National Hospital for allegedly making a false complaint to police.

Police Media Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana speaking at a media briefing on June 22 said following inquiries a relative had revealed that the thero had requested him to be dropped at the said location in Panadura. Further he added that the injuries sustained by the monk were self inflicted.

Watareka Vijitha Thero, a member of the Mahiyanganaya Pradeshiya Sabha, was found lying on the roadside in Bandaragama on June 19.
Wataraka Thero directly speaks to Ceylon Today 

 
By Kavinda Dhammika  -June 25, 2014 

Speaking to media for the first time after the incident Wataraka Vijitha Thero said that "while Gnanasara who set Aluthgama and Beruwala on fire killing innocent people is out and next moments I will be in jail."

Further expressing his grief on the present pathetic situation of the country Wataraka Thero said that he won't stop his journey towards peace and harmony until he reaches his goal.

Few moments after talking to Ceylon Today, Wataraka Vijitha Thero has been arrested by police on alleged accusations for making a false complaint.
Watch the video containing the statement of wataraka Vijitha Thero from here.