Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has apprehended a 51-year-old suspect accused of issuing death threats to Venerable Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thera, the Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Vihara. The suspect is also alleged to have attempted to extort Rs. 10 million from the venerable thera on June 1, 2023.

The arrest comes after an investigation by the CID into the reported threats and extortion attempt.

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