Sri Lanka's Easter Bombing Investigation Takes New Turn Amidst Allegations Against Retired Major General Suresh Salle
Summary
The investigation into Sri Lanka's 2019 Easter bombings takes a new turn with allegations against retired Major General Suresh Salle for planning the attack, raising questions about official accounts and possible political motives.
Key Points
- The 2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka killed 279 people and injured over 500, involving suicide attacks on churches and hotels.
- Retired Major General Suresh Salle, former head of Sri Lanka's state intelligence, has been accused by the government of planning the attack in collusion with extremists.
- The investigation suggests the attack might have been a covert operation possibly benefiting then-presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
- Salle denies allegations; investigation resumed under President Anura Kumar Dissanayake has intensified with Salle currently in custody.
