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NewsSri Lanka’s former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacksInvestigators say Suresh Sallay aided and conspired in the deadly Easter Sunday attacks that killed nearly 300 people.

Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief has been arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The attacks resulted in 279 fatalities and disrupted the nation's tourism sector. Retired Major-General Suresh Sallay was detained on charges of…

GBy Grace BennettFeb 25, 20261 min read

Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief has been arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The attacks resulted in 279 fatalities and disrupted the nation's tourism sector. Retired Major-General Suresh Sallay was detained on charges of conspiracy and aiding the attacks. He was accused of involvement in these coordinated suicide bombings, a claim he denies.

The bombings targeted three churches and three luxury hotels, injuring over 500 individuals and causing the deaths of 45 foreign nationals. This event significantly impacted Sri Lanka's tourism industry. Despite initial accusations against a local armed group, Sallay was also implicated in orchestrating the attack.

Following the bombings, Sallay was promoted to lead the State Intelligence Service (SIS). However, he was dismissed after the election of a new president in 2024, who pledged to prosecute those responsible for the attack.

Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief has been arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
Grace Bennett · Thehackingpost

Investigations highlighted the failure of authorities to respond to warnings from an Indian intelligence agency about an imminent attack. In 2023, the Sri Lankan Supreme Court held former President Maithripala Sirisena and four senior officials accountable for not preventing the bombings. They were ordered to pay compensation to the victims' families.

The United Nations has called for the release of withheld sections of previous inquiries into the bombings, urging transparency in the investigation process.

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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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