Mr. Dishan Gunasekara, the Basnayake Nilame of the Kataragama Devalaya, is set to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today, March 10, at 11:00 AM. This appearance follows a notification from the CID, requesting him to provide a statement regarding a complaint filed by a civil activist.

The complaint alleges that financial fraud has occurred at the Kataragama Devalaya, and the CID is conducting an investigation to clarify the matter. Mr. Gunasekara's statement is expected to shed light on the allegations, though further details regarding the nature of the investigation have not been disclosed.

The Kataragama Devalaya, a significant religious site in Sri Lanka, has been under scrutiny due to these claims, and this investigation marks a critical step in addressing the concerns raised. Further updates on the case are awaited following Mr. Gunasekara’s statement.