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COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Prisons has forwarded a list of Buddhist monks currently in prison to the Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs through the Ministry of Justice.
The list was submitted in accordance with a circular signed by the Commissioner General of Prisons, amending the rules, regulations, and standing orders under the Prisons Ordinance.
A new circular issued yesterday permits Buddhist monks in custody to wear their robes when being taken outside prison premises.
Speaking to NewsFirst, Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs R. M. G. Senaratne said the list received from the Commissioner General of Prisons would be forwarded to the Mahanayake Theros in due course.
