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Some allegations that have been made on Easter Sunday attacks are merely conspiracy theories that reject accepted narratives with regard to the April 2019 attacks, a senior police officer told MPs during a meeting held at the parliamentary complex.

Head of Counter -Terrorism Investigation Division (CTID) SSP Prasanna Alwis who held a presentation to educate the Members of Parliament on the progress of investigations which the police have carried out on Easter Sunday attacks some allegations pertaining to the mayhem including the allegations on 'Sonic Sonic' and that Sarah Jasmine the wife of the suicide bomber who blew himself up at Katuwapitiya Church Negombo are conspiracy theories and are false.

One of the MPs who attended the meeting said there are conspiracy theories involved in the Easter Sunday attacks.

“The presentation failed to highlight much about Asasth J Mawlana and the allegations which British Channel 4 came out with recently. The police officers did not answer the questions raised by the MPs in a satisfactory manner,” he said.

Though it was earlier reported that SSP Nilantha Jayawardene and SSP Deshabandu Tennakoon were to attend the meeting and educate the MPs, both these officers did not participate in the meeting at the end of the day. Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella earlier questioned as to how two officers who have been held responsible for neglecting prior warnings on the attack talk about the progress made on the investigations with regard to Easter Sunday attacks.

Parliament security sources said that SDIG Jayawardena attended a separate meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Transport and Energy at the Committee Room II of the parliamentary complex yesterday morning. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardan)


  Comments - 28

  • Enaksha Wednesday, 20 September 2023 08:36 AM

    Hope they speak to Ravi and Shani too ... to get a balanced view

    joshua Wednesday, 20 September 2023 08:49 AM

    when you enter that Parliament, what you utter also is in line with the lies the MPs utter. It is like catching a cold from another

    A Truth Finder Wednesday, 20 September 2023 08:54 AM

    SSP Prasanna Alwis says some of the allegations made of Easter Sunday attacks are merely conspiracy theories. According to SSP Prasanna Alwis, that means other allegations are not conspiracy theories but are based on facts. Thanks for admitting the facts. The reluctance of the current Government to conduct an International Investigation also confirms these allegations are based on facts and the Government has a lot to hide.

    Karalasingam Sivalingam Wednesday, 20 September 2023 09:24 AM

    Parliamentarians, if interested, could coordinate with Asath J Moulana and a representative of Channel 4, for a video conference, facilitated by the British High commission in SriLanka. We are living in an electronic world, these are simple in the era of AI technology.

    rbh Wednesday, 20 September 2023 09:26 AM

    Some allegations merely conspiracy theories: but not all.

    Mohamed Adham Wednesday, 20 September 2023 09:41 AM

    What are those "SOME" allegations ?????

    Grace Wednesday, 20 September 2023 09:55 AM

    Oh my god! It took FOUR years to tell this.? Jayawewa to the country's noble systems.

    Mizaru Wednesday, 20 September 2023 09:57 AM

    All holding responsible positions in the government who were informed of the attack and did nothing need to be brought to book.

    Banda Iya Wednesday, 20 September 2023 10:02 AM

    Dear Police officer! Doesn't your conscience of guilt torture you for telling this while the family members of the victims are crying in silence?

    Labby Wednesday, 20 September 2023 10:04 AM

    How much was this police officer paid by the Rajapakse family to make this presentation? The country needs facts, not this man's personal opinions.

    Eper Wednesday, 20 September 2023 10:08 AM

    Prove your innocence and highlight the actual masterminds

    Jude Wednesday, 20 September 2023 10:14 AM

    Hey Prasanna Alwis, I am 100% convinced that you're a dirty cop who made money unscrupulous ways only scumbags like you talk about nonscese like conspiracy theories etc.

    Perumal Wednesday, 20 September 2023 10:39 AM

    Everyone will try to protect themselves from this murderous act to bring the Pakses into power. The truth is well out. To coverup one lie they will say many lies. Well done Channel 4.

    A.C.M. Jayaweera Wednesday, 20 September 2023 10:51 AM

    Police officers' eyes are closed by MR

    Lanka Wednesday, 20 September 2023 10:52 AM

    But all incidents are not .. It is intentionally done by some section of our community. Some radicals have been used by some politicians and find the truth and punish them all . How many innocent Christian and Muslim families have suffered

    Rasika Wednesday, 20 September 2023 11:00 AM

    Any creditibility have any institurion in Sri Lamka???. Sadly None.

    Rev. Ratnam James Gunasealan Wednesday, 20 September 2023 11:04 AM

    Easter Sunday Attacks investigation should be given to Interpol, they will bring everything to light after Channel-4 is released. Some of Our MPs of Potuwa are so scared including Mahinda.

    Gt Wednesday, 20 September 2023 11:17 AM

    We should take note of all who lie to cover up the truth and lock them up after next election, those who help mass murderers hide the truth should be tried for perverting course of justice, misleading the public

    DOT Wednesday, 20 September 2023 12:06 PM

    So, what are the allegations that are not alliance with conspiracy theory?

    Lalin Fernandopulle Wednesday, 20 September 2023 12:18 PM

    The Easter Sunday attacks is the biggest conspiracy to gain power. People have heard enough of these kind of jokes. Let those responsible to prevent the disaster be hauled up add justice meted out to the victims.

    Terrence K Wednesday, 20 September 2023 12:37 PM

    Suckers are born every minute ! and these scapegoats are used by the Rajapakse Regime which leave no stone unturned to cover their footprints to the drama of the Easter Sunday Bombing which are LIES, DAMNED BLOODY LIES AND STATISTICS to bolster their devilish plans !!!!!!

    Lester Croos Dabrera Wednesday, 20 September 2023 12:45 PM

    Have an investigation that is overseen by an independent international law enforcement agency. That can find out the mastermind of this heinous crime

    Proud Boy Wednesday, 20 September 2023 04:09 PM

    Foreign intelligence like RAW who tipped us off and Scotland Yard who came down but were prevented from carrying out proper investigations must be seeing this report and laughing their guts out at us. What a banana republic we are?

    visnu Wednesday, 20 September 2023 04:23 PM

    Prior to this attach two Police officers were killed by ABUHIDH and his team. Did LTTE responsible for it. All these are chain of crimes of Pil/Abu team. Did those criminals produced in courts WHY?

    Sambo Thursday, 21 September 2023 10:22 AM

    Then please tell the truth and nothing but the truth and finish this off Mr. police officer

    What are the allegations that are not conspiracy theories?? Friday, 22 September 2023 12:35 PM

    Responsible then president who was the head of security and armed forces, and the premier who continued without shame after such a barbaric crime was a conspiracy fact. The world accepted the current presidency only to stop the emergence of another Haiti. Kebithigollewa bomb blast was a conspiracy theory.

    What are the allegations that are not conspiracy theories?? Friday, 22 September 2023 12:35 PM

    Responsible then president who was the head of security and armed forces, and the premier who continued without shame after such a barbaric crime was a conspiracy fact. The world accepted the current presidency only to stop the emergence of another Haiti. Kebithigollewa bomb blast was a conspiracy theory.

    Anthony. R Friday, 22 September 2023 02:13 PM

    Prasanna Alwis, the Most uncredible cop talking of conspiracy as a mere nonsense, ha,ha,ha. He is just a scumbag, fulfilling his commitments to the conspirators. What a joke is this,please appoint a International body to do the needful.


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