Pillayan Had Prior Knowledge About The 2019 Easter Attacks - Minister of Public Security

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says, Pillayan had prior knowledge about the 2019 Easter Attacks while he was being held at the Batticaloa Prison. 

This statement was made by the minister today in parliament, as he explained the progress of the Easter Sunday investigations during an adjournment debate.

The minister also stated that prior to the easter sunday terror attacks, an incident of 2 police officers being killed following a shooting and an attack using sharp weapons was reported on the 30th of November 2018.

During the investigation of this incident, former LTTE member Ajantha was arrested, claiming that he was responsible for the killings.

According to the minister, the criminal investigation department has revealed that the bike jacket belonging to Ajantha was used as a tool to frame Ajantha for the attack. Thereby, the CID officers were misled, claiming the attack was carried out by a former LTTE member.

He also said that it is clear that the Vavunathivu investigations are completely false.

The minister added that an officer from the intelligence unit was arrested in this regard, while steps have also been taken to arrest others.

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