The Attorney General notified the Supreme Court today (May 24) that investigations into the contentious remarks made by the self-styled “prophet” Pastor Jerome Fernando are already under way.
When a fundamental rights (FR) petition submitted by Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thero was called before a Supreme Court judge bench this morning, Additional Solicitor General Priyantha Nawana stated as much.
Criminal Investigations Department (CID) investigators are in charge of the investigations.
After a video of his sermon went viral on social media and caused significant controversy in the nation, Pastor Fernando found himself in deep water over claims that it contained insults to Lord Buddha and other holy icons.
