Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that a committee will be appointed to review and propose amendments to existing laws, standing orders and regulations governing the treatment and transportation of Buddhist monks in prison custody.

The announcement was made during a special discussion with the Maha Sangha at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon, following concerns raised over Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera being brought before court in lay clothing.

The President said the committee has been instructed to submit proposed amendments within two weeks.

He added that provisions affecting Buddhist monks would be discussed with the Maha Sangha and amended accor...