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Special Investigation Committee probing Easter attacks submits final report
Jun 10, 201901:30 PM
Special Investigation Committee probing Easter attacks submits final report
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The Special Investigative Board appointed to look into the terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday has submitted its final report to President Maithripala Sirisena this morning (10).

 

The final report of the special three-member committee appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena, to investigate Easter Sunday attacks on April 21, 2019 was handed over to President Sirisena at the President’s Officials Residence, the President’s Media Division (PMD) stated.

 

The Supreme court judge Vijith Malalgoda  handed over the report to the President while the other members of the committee; former IGP N.K. Ilangakoon and former Law & Order Ministry Secretary Padamasiri Jayamanne were also participated on this occasion. 

 

A day following the attacks on April 21st, the President appointed the three-member committee, spearheaded by the Supreme Court Judge Vijith Malalgoda.

 

The committee was tasked with looking into the causes and the background of the catastrophic event on Easter Sunday.

 

On April 30th, the PMD stated that the committee has recorded statements from several high-ranking state officials including the former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara.

 

President Sirisena, during a meeting held with the senior security officials, had stated that the committee’s report would be made public.

 

 

 

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