Maithripala claims to be aware of real culprits behind Easter attacks

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Colombo, March 22 (Daily Mirror) - Former President Maithripala Sirisena today disclosed that he is well aware of the true perpetrators behind the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019.

He made this disclosure while addressing reporters in Kandy.

"The suspects who are currently in remand custody in connection with the attacks are minor offenders. The real culprits are still at large. However, I am ready to shed light on the perpetrators of the Easter Sunday attacks and make a special statement if I am summoned to court," he stated.

"I have been keeping this information under wraps, and therefore, it is imperative for the judges also to keep a lid on it,” he added.

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Comments - 61

Victim Friday, 22 March 2024 06:31 PM

Don’t be a covered. Tell it out if you have the guts man.

Just Virus Needing Publicity Saturday, 23 March 2024 06:20 AM

He doesn’t know and just needs some publicity. He’s not been in the news lately as everyone is into AKD, BR, RW and so on. So by pulling out this stun, next few days he’ll be the talk at every coffee shop and gathering.

Gp Friday, 22 March 2024 06:34 PM

You won't be summoned to Court, but to the CID...

Lk Friday, 22 March 2024 06:41 PM

Oh my God . Why did you hide for all this time No wonder people will vote now for you after this cheating

Bandu Saturday, 23 March 2024 02:09 AM

He was hiding till this Easter five years to tell the truth. What damage he has done to those who lost their lives. Still he wants to get more out of this by holding it back and bargaining.

VJ Friday, 22 March 2024 06:44 PM

Concealing vital information is also a crime. Is he planning to use this to make deals?

Rasika Friday, 22 March 2024 06:44 PM

Shame on you man. Not only you contributed for inhuman act. Destroyed entire nation economy. You never ever escape from real judgement. Remember!!!

Roisin Friday, 22 March 2024 06:51 PM

These politcal devils are playing with the hearts of the bereaved.

He’s a Virus and Mentally Unstable Friday, 22 March 2024 09:50 PM

I sincerely agree with you. This guy is heartless and wonder if any of his immediate family get into a similar situation will he keep it “under wraps”. It clearly shows how he has been brought up by his parents who normally will ask you to be truthful. He’s definitely a virus to human kind and wonder how does his children and wife can look up to him as their father and husband.

MK Friday, 22 March 2024 06:54 PM

MY3 is saying he knows the real culprit, Cardinal is saying he knows, AKD is saying he knows, but no one is saying the name in public or in court.

Dee Friday, 22 March 2024 09:26 PM

All three are CROOKS! Believe me! People worship all three, people are the fools!

MK Friday, 22 March 2024 06:54 PM

MY3 is saying he knows the real culprit, Cardinal is saying he knows, AKD is saying he knows, but no one is saying the name in public or in court.

Priyanee Wijesekera Friday, 22 March 2024 07:01 PM

Why is he protecting the real culprits without exposing them ?

melville perera Friday, 22 March 2024 07:01 PM

he should be summoned to courts for witholding vital evidence as he is also partly to blame for this avoidable massacre and ready to expose the culprits

Guyya Friday, 22 March 2024 07:02 PM

So, you are the guy!!

Tissa Fernando Friday, 22 March 2024 07:06 PM

But he previously said that he learned about the attacks from the papers. Now he says that he knows who did it. He may have seen a horrible dream last night and probably thought about sharing with the media. This is a man who got Rs 800 million worth government house for permanent use. It is a pathetic situation that people still are rallying behind these guys.

Rajiv de Silva Friday, 22 March 2024 07:15 PM

Election times guys. Sad they are playing the same card. We need new tricks not same old stuff.

M Sirisena Friday, 22 March 2024 07:21 PM

He needs to be sued

ravin Friday, 22 March 2024 07:22 PM

Isn't it a criminal offence by hiding a mass mudars identity? Can we trust him as a leader ?

Dee Saturday, 23 March 2024 07:22 AM

Can you trust Cardinal?

melville perera Friday, 22 March 2024 07:23 PM

he should be summoned to courts as he is guilty of withholding vital evidence and confirming that he is ready to expose the culprits who are behind this avoidable massacre.

Sam Silva Saturday, 23 March 2024 02:10 AM

Melville, In most developed countries withholding such information can be a major crime. BUT not in SL especially for an Ex-President. The million dollar question is- If he knew of the perpetrators of this heinous crime why did he keep quiet when he was fined in court? why now? Why doesn't he come out and say it was MaRa and gang.

Samy Selvarajah Friday, 22 March 2024 07:34 PM

The families and friends of the victims are still suffering and waiting to hear the truth behind the Easter Bombing which many hundreds of innocent people. Knowing what happened and knowing before hand and suppressing such information, is it not a crime? Is he still living in guilt? God is watching and waiting. Let us know the truth now.

Joshua Friday, 22 March 2024 07:48 PM

This fellow nothing. Has he paid the fine imposed?

Chryshan Friday, 22 March 2024 07:50 PM

You are also part of it and it was proven and charged. Please pay that fine first. If you are not guilty you would have appealed

Ma BhaRAT Friday, 22 March 2024 07:55 PM

MR can get killed for making this statement in the event a geo political actor is involved. That perhaps is the reason why it has to be so secretively handled. Seems like we have got a very RAW deal here.

Samantha Friday, 22 March 2024 08:22 PM

Stupid. Why should the judges keep a lid on it. You are a deceitful liar.. You are the one appointed the special investigation to find out the culprits. Also you were called to various commissions to give evidence. Why didnt you reveal them. Now the elections are round the corner so you plan to take the public on ride ???

Sri Lankan/Aussie Friday, 22 March 2024 08:32 PM

Let me guess what's going to happen. NOTHING. In the meantime 269 innocent lives lost

Rip Winkle Friday, 22 March 2024 08:58 PM

He should be summoned to the CID headquarters immediately and thoroughly grilled.

Harin Friday, 22 March 2024 09:43 PM

Is he going to name himself or something that he has such a huge secret?

Rex Jarkie Friday, 22 March 2024 09:56 PM

disclose the culprits and save your self

Joseph Friday, 22 March 2024 09:59 PM

This fellow is known for treachery who ate hoppers for dinner at Mahinda's house and in the same night he stabbed him in the back.

Navi Friday, 22 March 2024 10:17 PM

How does he disclose himself ?

Jokamalli Friday, 22 March 2024 11:35 PM

Has he paid the compensation which he was ordered to pay? If not why is this guy out?.. will the layman also be given the same treatment:(

FredSnR Saturday, 23 March 2024 03:54 AM

Why don't you confess to the Cardinal, he has been receiving such a lot of flak these days for his efforts to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice

Parliament should have police make Maithripala make statement to CID Saturday, 23 March 2024 06:03 AM

How can UNP and SLPP government just stand by and let this past President say these things. If he knows of culprits behind the crimes, Minister should direct police to force Maithripala to make statement to CID.

dana Saturday, 23 March 2024 06:49 AM

What a irresponsible individual, when this was happened he was the president of the country executive power vested on him,he appointed judiciary,heads of forces but how this fellow behaved as president, all intelligence under him,he didn’t disclose true massacres of nearly 300 INNOCENT CIVILIANS

Mohan Saturday, 23 March 2024 06:53 AM

This seems to be a politically motivated statement, targeting the upcoming elections.

Shera Saturday, 23 March 2024 07:05 AM

In other countries, this would be aiding and abetting terrorists, interfering with an investigation, obstruction of justice, blackmail, and so many other charges will be tagged to this kind of admission. Just saying.

Morning breeze Saturday, 23 March 2024 07:05 AM

this man is a Political joker.....when the families of the suffered and people who faced this so call political drama, kept crying for justice pledging for the justice why he kept his mouth shut? He should be seriously punished and should be removed his civil rights...please come forward to question this perpetrator. Innocent people became a victims..when he was f##%ing singapore

Sambo Saturday, 23 March 2024 07:43 AM

So why don't he spit it out. He should be charged for keeping it a secret for all these years.

SPIT IT OUT YOU TRAITOR Saturday, 23 March 2024 07:51 AM

SADLY WE HVE WAY TOO MANY CORRUPT CROOKS, WHO ARE ALL JOKERS IN THE PACKS OF CARDS THEY USE TO STAY IN POWER AND FEATHER THEIR NEST, FAMILY AND STOOGES. HOPE THE PEOPLE WITH NOT BE FOOLED ONCE AGAIN. IF THIS HAPPENS, SRI LANKA WILL BE STUCK IN THAT SINK HOLE I PREDICTED FOR MANY MANY MORE YEARS TO COME.

Terrence K Saturday, 23 March 2024 08:12 AM

Don't blame Mathiripala Sirisena because if he spills the beans in the open the culprits at large who are in Parliament will act swiftly and what happened to Lasantha, Ekneligoda,Keith Noah,etc will be same fate he will receive. Until such time a change takes place with new rulers in Parliament the public should be patient. In the present scenario the rulers are trying to be in power by hook or by crook so that they could camouflage the many atrocities done to those who have been the voice of the public for so many years!!!!!!!

Jayantha Saturday, 23 March 2024 08:42 AM

Anyone with a brain know the mastermind behind the atttck. This guy was also involved in it. If not for this attack the joker Gota would never become the president.

Poochie Baba Saturday, 23 March 2024 09:04 AM

He knows nothing. He would of told long ago. Just more propaganda before elections. What a useless fellow. Do not believe a word he talks.

A. Bugger Saturday, 23 March 2024 09:04 AM

I seriously dont know how this man became a president and if he is to be summoned by the mental hospital is in the offing. Woll say and do anything to grab power, wagging the tongue like a lizard. Have no credibility and faith in what thios man is saying but worth a try asking the nimcompoop what names he hid all these years, and why he hid.

Peter Perera Saturday, 23 March 2024 09:06 AM

Trying to fool the people once again.....!

Gamini Saturday, 23 March 2024 09:35 AM

must have seen the real culprit in the mirror

Pusa Saturday, 23 March 2024 09:47 AM

We are the fools for voting for such clowns! Sarte said it right “the leaders we get are the ones we deserve”

Vive James Saturday, 23 March 2024 09:48 AM

Gutless

Ron Saturday, 23 March 2024 10:14 AM

Only god knows somany innocent lives been lost still playing games devils.....

RS Saturday, 23 March 2024 10:37 AM

Is not an offense to have not taken action as the President when this happened. Innocent lives were lost, and those not connected were punished. I think he should be put behind bars for not taking action and for safeguarding the perpetrators.

Grace Saturday, 23 March 2024 10:53 AM

Maithripala's statement in the current political situation is a big game. He has a method to his madness.

Gamini Saturday, 23 March 2024 11:28 AM

must have seen the real culprit in the mirror

Has he paid the fine? Saturday, 23 March 2024 11:48 AM

It is simple. This is the election fever time, nobody cares for him, even to pass bad remark. He is treated like a piece of dirt. This is his way of trying to steal the lime light to make headline. He should be given the notorious 4th floor treatment.

Premalal Perera Saturday, 23 March 2024 11:52 AM

To think that I voted for this idiot to be my President. How did I not see it?

Come out with the truth or shut up Saturday, 23 March 2024 01:01 PM

Soon after that horrible incident he said he didn't know anything. Now he says that he knows everything. What kind of a coward man is he?

A Good Citizen Saturday, 23 March 2024 01:54 PM

In directly he is saying if they vote for him he will catch the culprit!!!! Ha Ha Ha

DJ Saturday, 23 March 2024 03:35 PM

Yes we know, it was you

Ima Saturday, 23 March 2024 07:29 PM

He reluctant to pay the fine and now, wants even judges to keep mastermind of mayhem as secret, so where the justice to who face this massacre ,he should bring to peoples court

ANNECUNT Sunday, 24 March 2024 01:20 PM

GOD FORGIVE HIM ,HE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING

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