A large number of journalists and Buddhist monks are gathered near the main entrance of the Welikada prison expecting the release of Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera.
The Prisons Commissioner confirmed a short while ago that he received President Maithripala Sirisena's order to release Gnanasara Thera on a special presidential pardon.
Prison sources said the Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary would be released soon.
The President signed the papers pertaining to the release of Ganansara Thera yesterday.