Buddhist organization in Sri Lanka raids clothing store for clothes with prints that disrespect Buddhism

Controversial Buddhist organization in Sri Lanka, Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) has raided a clothing store to check for clothes with prints that disrespected Buddhism. The BBS has reportedly received a tip that a clothing store in Battaramulla sold clothes which carried prints that disrespected Buddhism. The local media reported that the BBS has found 10 sarongs with the print of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy Perahera on them during the raid on the clothes store. BBS Coordinator, Ven. Aluththawe Ananda Thero, who was part of the group that carried out the raid, has said that the person or persons involved in demeaning the sacredness of the Tooth Relic should be arrested and brought before the law. However, personnel from the Thalangama Police had arrived at the scene and requested the Buddhist clergy to leave the premises and assured that an inquiry will be conducted into the incident. Meanwhile, the BBS has introduced a hotline to seek any clarification on statements reportedly issued by them. The BBS has said any information regarding statements by the organization could be clarified by calling 0773218677.