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Received crucial information on Easter attacks three weeks ago: Maithripala

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Colombo, March 24 (Daily Mirror) -  In the wake of his controversial statement on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, former President Maithripala Sirisena said he made that statement based on information he had received only three weeks ago.

Sirisena addressed the media stating, "I made that statement on Firday based on information I had received only three weeks ago regarding the Easter attacks. I am prepared to testify confidentially if ordered by a court."

Expressing concerns for his safety and that of his family, Sirisena emphasized his willingness to provide a confidential statement, stressing its sincerity beyond political implications.

The former President's remarks come amidst ongoing scrutiny and public debate, reigniting discussions on accountability and transparency in the aftermath of the tragic bombings.

In light of the development, the CID has summoned the former President to provide a statement.


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  • Sam Silva Sunday, 24 March 2024 05:18 PM

    You need to testify publicly not confidently because all of us have to know what you have to say.

    Patcitz Sunday, 24 March 2024 05:40 PM

    If Sirisena prepared himself to provide the truth, there is no need of secrecy to be maintained as the people themselves are the victims therefore, they have every right to know the fact to determine the life of Sri Lanka's social, political, economical factors. So, come out SIR with the fact revealing publicly.

    Sira Sira Sunday, 24 March 2024 05:56 PM

    In the next few weeks or months as we get closer to elections there be more information coming from people like you. Being in politics for a long time he knows type of idiotic voters we have.

    AJ Sunday, 24 March 2024 06:12 PM

    He received this important information three weeks ago,but kept quiet till yesterday. when blast was happened, when he was the president, the minister of defense and CinC, 300 lives of his then subjects lost,is not important to him,either this man is insane or he seems trying to pretend as insane to avoid paying 100 million

    Probably Maithripala knew for three weeks before the bombing and did nothing too Sunday, 24 March 2024 06:39 PM

    Already Supreme Court has asked Maithripala to pay compensation. Now the ex-President talks even bigger. Surely he is a crooked fellow to have known for three weeks and said nothing. What other wicked things is he doing.

    Upul Sunday, 24 March 2024 06:43 PM

    Oh really? Now he is trying to reposition his statement. What next?

    Sambo Sunday, 24 March 2024 07:09 PM

    It is very difficult to anticipate any progress as you are making the complain against the very same people who are supposed to be the conspirators.

    IMFOMETION CAME FROM INDIA, BUT NOT SHOW UP MY3. Sunday, 24 March 2024 08:10 PM

    WHEN IT HAPPENED, MY3 IS PRESIDENT AND DEFFEN MINISTER, WHY WAS HIDING BY CID TO MY3 ??? BECAUSE WAS BEHIND THE PLOTE, THE HEAD OF THE INTERALLIGENT.

    Dilip Kumar from Canada Sunday, 24 March 2024 09:09 PM

    He is going to release his statement on 1st of April to fool the Sri Lankans. After taking over PM, he bought a few luxury houses in Colombo district.

    Special Delivery Sunday, 24 March 2024 09:09 PM

    Maybe he got call from 'Sonic ''Sonic'. with the information.

    Ram Monday, 25 March 2024 02:28 AM

    Sometime back MS said that he know those behind Easter Bombing Information cannot be 3 weeks back. That is only an escape route

    Nodaking kalakanni Monday, 25 March 2024 04:13 AM

    Was it a little birdie?

    FredSnR Monday, 25 March 2024 04:23 AM

    Like spoilt kids they prance the stage enjoying the limelight The reality is that several hundred people lost their lives, families destroyed forever where is the justice. when they are still looking for answers.SL is a country full of intrigue where even elephants find it difficult to survive, only politicians thrive

    VJ Monday, 25 March 2024 07:25 AM

    He still has the grama sevaka mindset.

    Jothipala Gamagedara Monday, 25 March 2024 08:16 AM

    Why this man is still getting Pin Padi and Pin Bath without eating Hira Bath? A challenge to the SL legal system after killing many innocent people!


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