Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena's statements on the 2019 Easter bombings contradict; CID to investigate potential criminal liability, report by July 26.

Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) informed the court that former President Maithripala Sirisena's two statements regarding the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks contradict each other. The CID is investigating Sirisena's claim of knowing individuals involved in the attack. The Maligakanda Magistrate's Court instructed the CID to take necessary action if criminal liability is found and reported the progress of the investigation by July 26.

May 10, 2024
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