Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has ordered IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to conduct an immediate investigation into the recent statement by former President Maithripala Sirisena on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.
The ex-President stated this in response to the allegations leveled against him, following the controversial statement he made on Friday that he has knowledge of the true mastermind of the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks and that he was prepared to disclose the information to the judiciary if inquired from him or an order is issued regarding the matter.
“I made that statement yesterday based on information I received three weeks ago regarding the Easter attacks. I am prepared to testify confidentially if ordered by a court”, he said.
“I intend to provide a confidential statement. If I were to give an open testimony in court, I am aware that it could potentially jeopardize my life and even my family. Therefore, this is not merely a matter of political implications. I am making a very sincere statement”, he added.
