2019 Easter bombings: Sri Lanka says ex-spy chief ‘directed’ attack that killed 279
Sri Lanka's public security minister has officially accused former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay of orchestrating the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. This marks the first time a senior state official has been directly linked to the attacks that killed 279 people.
Why it matters
This development represents a major shift in the investigation of a national tragedy, potentially implicating the state apparatus in the deadliest terror attack in Sri Lankan history.
2019 Easter bombings: Sri Lanka says ex-spy chief ‘directed’ attack killed 279 - The Times of India
The report summarizes official government statements and legal proceedings without taking a stance on the guilt of the accused.
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