Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has said new evidence may link former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General Suresh Sallay to the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
Speaking in Parliament, Wijepala said investigators have found information that suggests possible connections between Sallay and people linked to the attacks. He added that authorities are carefully examining the evidence as part of an ongoing investigation.
The Easter Sunday bombings took place on April 21, 2019. Suicide bombers targeted churches and luxury hotels across Sri Lanka. The attacks killed more than 260 people and injured hundreds. The tragedy shocked the country and led to years of investigations and public demands for justice.
Wijepala said the government remains committed to uncovering the full truth behind the attacks. He stressed that authorities will hold accountable anyone found responsible. Investigators are reviewing witness statements, intelligence records, and other evidence collected over the years.
Suresh Sallay has strongly denied any involvement in the bombings. He has also rejected previous allegations that linked him to a conspiracy surrounding the attacks. Sallay has described such claims as politically motivated and without evidence.
The minister’s remarks are expected to renew debate over intelligence failures before the attacks. They may also raise fresh questions about the findings of earlier investigations. Victims’ families and religious leaders have continued to call for a complete account of what happened and who may have played a role.
Several commissions and inquiry panels have examined the attacks since 2019. However, many people believe important questions still remain unanswered.
The government has indicated that more information could emerge as the investigation continues. As a result, the case remains one of the most closely watched issues in Sri Lankan politics and continues to attract public attention.
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