Cabinet Spokesman urges patience in Easter attacks investigations

CABINET Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday urged the public and political actors not to undermine the ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks, insisting that the probe is now moving in the right direction even after five and half years of delays and alleged suppression.

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Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa insists investigations now moving forward seriously after five and a half years of suppression under previous Governments Says. CID making progress despite tainted evidence and past delays Criticises political figures-Ranil Wickremesinghe, Udaya Gammanpila, Namal Rajapaksa for allegedly panicking as investigations uncover previous cover-ups. Defends President Dissanayake's hint about revelations before 21 April noting investigations must remain independent and legally grounded. States CID is actively probing all links of Pillayan, including allegations against some of High Court cases against him Confirms two new arrests, including Pillayan's driver.

Speaking at the weekly post-Cabinet meeting media briefing, he stressed the complexity of the case and the widespread network behind the attacks.