Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who arrived at the Accident and Emergency Department of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka at around 8.30 p.m. yesterday (17) after slipping and falling at Viharamahadevi Park, left the hospital about an hour later, stating that he did not require further treatment.
According to the Director of the National Hospital, doctors examined the Thera and conducted X-rays, an ultrasound scan and blood tests. No abnormalities were detected in the tests at the time.
As the Thera had also reported a blow to his head, doctors recommended admitting him to the hospital for further examination and observation in a ward.
However, he declined further treatment and left the hospital at around 9.30 p.m., approximately one hour after arriving, the hospital director said.
Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Police have received information that certain individuals are spreading false information about the incident on social media, allegedly with the intention of provoking the public and creating unrest.
Police Media Spokesperson stated that no assault had taken place in connection with the incident.
He further emphasised that strict legal action would be taken against those responsible for spreading false information.
