Self-proclaimed prophet Pastor Jerome Fernando, at the center of a controversy surrounding disparaging remarks about other religions, returned to Sri Lanka and made his way to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to provide a statement. Fernando's arrival in the country yesterday marked a new development in the ongoing saga that unfolded in May, leading to his departure from the nation.

In May, the pastor found himself embroiled in a heated controversy as allegations surfaced regarding derogatory comments about other religions. The remarks sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns about religious tolerance and communal harmony in Sri Lanka. In the aftermath of the uproar, Pastor Jerome Fernando chose to leave the country, avoiding the legal repercussions of his statements.

Now, with his return to Sri Lanka, Pastor Fernando faces the challenge of addressing the allegations and legal consequences associated with his controversial remarks.