The ongoing investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka is set to escalate with the anticipated arrests of a former security chief and a political party leader. These developments follow new evidence presented by whistleblower Hansir Azad Maulana in a Channel 4 documentary. Maulana’s allegations suggest possible governmental complicity and negligence in preventing the attacks that claimed over 260 lives.
According to reports, Maulana submitted further digital evidence implicating key figures in the security apparatus. Despite an invitation to testify before a government-appointed commission led by retired Justice S.I. Imam, Maulana, who resides abroad, has not participated in the hearings. The commission’s report highlights systemic failures in intelligence-sharing and delayed responses to pre-attack warnings, raising serious questions about accountability and transparency.
This investigation has reignited political debates, with opposition leaders calling for immediate action and transparency in handling findings. Critics allege that political interference and negligence have hindered justice for the victims. Let me know if you’d like links for further reading or more details on this ongoing case!
