Renewed Call for Independent Easter Sunday Attack Probe ⚖️

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has formally requested a transparent and accountable investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, citing a lack of closure seven years post-incident. • Key Demands & Accountability: Premadasa emphasized the need for a credible mechanism and the full disclosure of all past inquiry reports, noting that many findings from Presidential Commissions remain inaccessible. He called for investigations into individuals holding public office at the time, specifically mentioning the then Eastern Province Governor. • Unresolved Investigative Links: Intelligence & Tech: Requested a transparent probe into an IP address linked to "Sonic Sonic" and alleged connections between intelligence services and associates of the attackers. Forensics: Cited unresolved DNA tests and a firearm recovered in Sainthamaruthu, previously linked to a 2008 police officer and the Vavunativu killings. Financials: Urged scrutiny of financial links and associations of individuals connected to the perpetrators. • International Cooperation: Highlighted past assistance from the FBI and advocated for expanded collaboration with international investigative bodies to restore public trust. • Strategic Stance: Warned against the politicization of allegations involving Members of Parliament, advocating for evidence-based inquiries over political narratives to ensure justice for victims. 📉