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Since Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malclom Ranjith had slammed the government authorities to name the group which supported the Easter Sunday bombers, Minister of Public security Tiran Allas invited him and the Church to go through the investigations and outline any shortcomings.
“We have already informed the Church authorities to go through the investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks. The Church is welcome to show any shortcomings with regard to the investigations which are almost completed. The Church should cooperate with us and should go through the investigations and show us if there are any shortcomings,” he said.
"Let us finish this ongoing confrontation over the Easter Sunday attacks,” he added.
Cardinal Ranjith who was speaking during a service at the Katuwapitiya Church said the present government had failed to reveal the truth on the Easter Sunday attacks.
“The present government has not kept its promise to reveal the truth on the Easter Sunday attacks. Neither the President nor the Attorney General or any Member of Parliament had done their duty. No member of Parliament had called for an impartial investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks,” the Cardinal said.
“We want the government to name the group which had supported the Easter Sunday bombers,” he added. (Yohan Perera)
Sandy Friday, 01 September 2023 08:48 PM
The political leaders who said there are no terrorists in Sri Lanka later said hundreds of swords seized from mosques were used to cut grass. So who was hiding truth?. Bombings
MK Friday, 01 September 2023 08:50 PM
this cardinal has gone mad with conspiracy theories.
Mahila Saturday, 02 September 2023 03:54 AM
Thinks otherwise – 6.9 million who voted backboneless guy, inclusive are the one’s MAD!!! The Guy, who thought NO end of himself - My word is the authority, no written instructions the MM, - TRUE to his word even w/o Written resignation BOLTED, first in Navy ship to Maldives and then Lion City, then Thailand, couple of months later back in hiding in SL!?
Sumo Saturday, 02 September 2023 04:05 AM
NO don't think so.
Ah Friday, 01 September 2023 09:08 PM
Why dont you please tell us whom you suspect. This is dragging and becoming stale without any satisfying results presumably by the catholic community
Christian Friday, 01 September 2023 09:27 PM
After naming the group what are your plans Cardinal? Are you going to take revenge? Seems like it.
Mahila Saturday, 02 September 2023 03:33 AM
"Are you going to take revenge"? Incorrect Inference of intentions!!!??? Forget the fact that in a Democracy - supposing that is the case in Sri Lanka and NOT a Kleptocracy – thereafter, those suspected should be ARRAIGNED before the SL Justice system and IF, then found culpable, dealt with Judicially by the SL Justice system appropriately!!! NOT REVENGE!!?? That is democratic Justice for Culpable Murder – Nothing different from what happened – as example – to Mapitigama Budharakitha and Talduwa Somarama 60 years ago!!?? Why IMPUTE ulterior motives, to utterances by revered peoples Intentions!!??
Perera Saturday, 02 September 2023 04:06 AM
not in a million years. what a stupid questio
Sam Silva Friday, 01 September 2023 09:31 PM
If this incident took place in a reputable Buddhist temple, things would have been very different.
dana Friday, 01 September 2023 09:32 PM
Their regiment of sword carriers who were ready to carry out second round of mayhem, also part of the criminal group of suicide bombers, are not investigated but obviously swept under the mat due to political pressure
THE THARMA Friday, 01 September 2023 09:33 PM
WHO GAVE INPUT TO MUSLIM EXTREMISTS? WHO IS THE DEFENSE SECRETARY AT THE TIME?
Bernard Jayatilake Friday, 01 September 2023 10:15 PM
Even if they know, this government will never name the group who supported the Easter Sunday attackers for politicsl reasons as who will dig their own graves.
Gt Friday, 01 September 2023 10:24 PM
Who gained votes after the attack using religious anger? People voted for ex defense minister didn't they, many politicians use religious/ racial hatred to gain power, just like in India Muslims and Hindus lived together in peace until hatred was stirred up by politicians for votes, day before the attack many people had recieved text msgs from gov that there might be an attack, why wasn't this on news and only sent to a select few
Mahila Saturday, 02 September 2023 03:43 AM
Partiality and Politics GO-HAND-IN-HAND!!!??? SL Media has long been politicised, and very strictly since 2004, with ‘APPA’ diplomacy at Breakfast time mostly and dinner attempt to sooth and suite any possible Revolting – Politicians or Media – and sustain Kleptocracy! 6.9 Million SB’s were thereafter HOODWINKED, with assurances Vistas of Prosperity
Zaza Friday, 01 September 2023 11:03 PM
Easter Sunday blasts caused heavy pain, aches and tears. Every citizen has the right to know who the master minds. Responsible government must tell the truth.
GHT Friday, 01 September 2023 11:40 PM
There is not at all a particular group involved but RANIL HIMSELF. So, will he name himself his own? RIDICULOUS demand.
Look for the clue to get at culprits Saturday, 02 September 2023 08:44 AM
Politicians who manipulated the Easter Sunday bombings to their own agenda, got into power in election, while Ranil came down to a single seat thanks to the system. But it is fate that those who came to power based on hate mongering had run away and hide in foreign countries. This is the clue.
Ram Saturday, 02 September 2023 03:45 AM
Firstly the investigation details must not be provided to the Church as then everything will be public and those who are going to be suspects will run to higher court to block their arrests and further delay prosecutions. SC gave its report and why government failed to arrest the suspects named therein is a mystery,
Mathew Peiris Saturday, 02 September 2023 06:42 AM
Most of the conspiracy theories come with conspiracy facts that authorities, locally and globally will never disclose. They were too lazy to release the full report of the commission. One day they will pay to the last copper and penny.
Ima Saturday, 02 September 2023 07:23 AM
During Yahapalanaya weak and divided government over estimated influence and ignored Muslim extremism and their high handed behavior such as urinating in or on others religious places and even manhandled Rev.monk of Muhudu maha vihara, if one who go through comments of DM during second half of 2018 and later, anybody can see which way the wind flew then,appointing controversial characters as governors,poke fingers in Wanathavilluwa release which later reason to success their massacre,all happened their leaning to Muslim political support,which instilled supremacy in terrorists minds weakness of MS must severely punished ,and innocent Muslims lost their businesses as result of people not stepping to buy goods
Jude Saturday, 02 September 2023 07:58 AM
You don't want The help to investigate the Easter Sunday massacre from CID, CIA, Scotland Yard, Interpol or FBI. Most Lankans knows who's Responsible for the killing of over 350 people on the biggest festive day of all Catholics!! The politicians NOT GONNA utter a word Coz they'll perish just like the Easter Sunday victims!! Majority of lankans didn't do anything about the massacre but Karma punished most Lankans with making the country The living hell yeah with no food no water no electricity no fuel no gas no milk powder no medicine and Karma is a bitch Coz Karma NEVER misses ignorant people, yeah.
Grace Saturday, 02 September 2023 08:05 AM
Sirisena was the President who was fully responsible for the country's security whether he was in the country or gone out. Ranil being the prime minister also should be held responsible. No excuse for the 173 valuable innocent lives. I too lost a relative in Kochikade church attack. My curses will not go vain.
Sobers Saturday, 02 September 2023 08:09 AM
Cardinal's speeches in the recent past are not with the Religious sentiments. He is into politics. Every one knows that a Religious fanatic group consisting of a few Terrorists group was involved. Every Religion consists of such groups and Racists.
Asoka Goonawardena Saturday, 02 September 2023 08:20 AM
Courts asked some people who knew and did not take appropriate action to pay compensations to the victims . Hence reveal these names too
Sunninamal Saturday, 02 September 2023 08:32 AM
Provoked and created international terrorism used by enlightened rulers.
Adwani Saturday, 02 September 2023 08:32 AM
If Cardinal can contact Mr. Harin Fernando, it will be much better since he was aware but failed to reveal to save the lives. Even a little boy will tell Cardinal how did it happen, if Cardinal is really interested to know.
melville perera Saturday, 02 September 2023 09:06 AM
The cardinal should refrain from politics at church services and conduct himself as per the remit under the constitution
Gamini Saturday, 02 September 2023 09:12 AM
Cardinal you very well know who is behind the bomb blasts, as you even supported this person's candidacy at the elections
A Victim of Easter Attack Saturday, 02 September 2023 09:23 AM
It is easy to determine who was behind the Easter Attack: Consider: 1. Who got benefited by the Easter Attack? SLPP, UNP/SJB, JVP or TNA? 2. Who has the full report of Easter Sunday Attack? SLPP, UNP/SJB, JVP or TNA? 3. Who will lose the reputation if the name of the group behind the attack is revealed? SLPP, UNP/SJB, JVP or TNA? Even a Grade 8 student can name the correct answer for each question. i.e. SLPP
555 Sunday, 03 September 2023 12:55 PM
RAJAPAKSHAS N GOTS N NAMAL
Terrence K Saturday, 02 September 2023 10:07 AM
Changes have been made to the Police Officers who first investigated the Easter Sunday bombing. What his Eminence Cardinal Ranjith has repeated said was the investigations should not be doctored to suit the whims and fancies of Politicians who are trying to cover their footprints to this Crime. Even the previous Attorney General in his report confided that there was a Big Conspiracy. Just having an investigation by Police Officers to please politicians will never bring the Truth out but will only be an eyewash. His Eminence Cardinal Ranjith does not want to be a part of any talks since he firmly believes that there are many missing links which need to be addressed.
Do Doo Dooo Chin Saturday, 02 September 2023 10:32 AM
It is point blank and the findings revealed that Basil had links with the Terrorist groups and given them a Big package to carry-out the attacks. Meantime, he (Basil
R.M.G. Silva - (Snr. Navy Officer) Saturday, 02 September 2023 10:37 AM
If My3-pala Sirisena is taken to custody, everything will come out automatically. Do it soon and finalize the Easter Sunday Attack drama.
Dr. E.K.R. Balasooriya Saturday, 02 September 2023 10:39 AM
Particular Group Involved are Mahinda, Basil and Sirisena along with Former IGP.
Terrence K Saturday, 02 September 2023 12:35 PM
@victim of Easter Attack - Do not worry only believe because in due time the devils will be revealed as Faith is things hoped for the evidence of which cannot be seen. The culprits are living in their comfort zones not knowing when the BELL TOLLS FOR THEM
Gamaya Saturday, 02 September 2023 01:41 PM
Melville Perera is absolutely right. Cardinal and all priests should refrain from giving hate speeches as sermons which is so against Christianity. In Christianity, God is the judge, as far as I know. But Cardinal seems to think otherwise.
ANNECUNT Saturday, 02 September 2023 05:00 PM
It is gota rajapakse supported by mahinda
Roshan Liyanage Saturday, 02 September 2023 11:30 PM
Cardinal!!! looks like you too want to play political chess....or ride this news making ..like politicos do.
Dakuneyaka Sunday, 03 September 2023 10:00 AM
Where were all these people
Crooked Politicians must Vanish. Sunday, 03 September 2023 12:45 PM
The advice to the Cardinal is that whatever remarks he makes during the present time will not bear fruit or change the situation. Please have patience till the new power takes over which is obvious to all, and the Cardinal will then be happy of the ensuing scenario.
Sivalingam Tuesday, 05 September 2023 05:49 AM
Cardinal should run for president. He seems to better at politics than the leeches of Diyawannawa.
Kandiah Balendran Tuesday, 05 September 2023 05:50 AM
Tamils are already controlling the economy. Very soon the administration as well.
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