On the eve of Easter Sunday, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed a rally organized by the National People’s Power in Badulla with a message that was both cautious and deliberate. Speaking in measured tones, the President acknowledged that one of the most critical investigations in the country’s recent history is currently underway—but warned that its progress must remain shielded from public scrutiny for now.
“I informed our Minister in charge of Police today that this investigation, which carries immense national importance, is being carried out meticulously,” the President said. “However, the next stages must be handled with extreme care. Not everything can be made public at this moment.”
President Dissanayake emphasized that, although details cannot be disclosed prematurely, the process is in motion and progressing well. “Those who once refused to speak are now opening their mouths. Those who were afraid are beginning to testify. Individuals who earlier denied involvement are revealing their connections,” he noted, suggesting a turning tide in the investigation.
Though he did not reference the Easter Sunday attacks directly, the timing of the address and its tone appeared deeply symbolic, coming just hours before the sixth anniversary of the 2019 bombings that shook the country.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability but also clarified the limitations of intention without substantiation: “We cannot arrest people simply because we suspect them. Even if we know in our hearts who they are, we need solid evidence—evidence that can hold up in court and secure a conviction.”
President Dissanayake assured the public that while justice might be delayed, it will not be denied. “No crime will be buried beneath the sands of time. We will seek the truth and ensure justice, no matter how long it takes,” he declared.
The statement, delivered with solemnity, marks the government’s latest response to mounting public pressure for accountability—particularly as the nation prepares to remember the lives lost and the promises made since the devastating Easter bombings.
