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Gnanasara Thero urges to quizz on Easter attack ‘mastermind’ claims

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The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization has urged authorities to immediately question Manusha Nanayakkara, Harin Fernando, and the Archbishop of Colombo – His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith regarding their claims about a mastermind behind the Easter Sunday attacks.

During yesterday’s (March 20) press conference, BBS General Secretary – Ven. GalagodaAththe Gnanasara Thero had pointed out that although 06 months have elapsed since the new government came to power, no updates about the probe on the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks were revealed.

“Using parliamentary privileges, Manusha Nanayakkara and Harin Fernando made statements claiming that there was a mastermind behind the Easter Sunday attack. The narrative about a ‘mastermind’ gained traction since then. They, along with the Cardinal, have continuously pushed for answers regarding this so-called mastermind. But until today, have any of them been questioned or provided evidence? Even Azad Maulana had told ‘Channel 4’ that he was aware of this. He wasn’t questioned either. He began to make various statements while in Europe. Now, it has been six months since this government came into power. Yet, there has been no update regarding the mastermind or any new findings,” the Thero had said.

“Even today, 24 members of Zahran’s ISIS terror suspects are still alive and under arrest. Has even one of them spoken a word to support Maulana’s claims? Maulana had claimed that an intelligence officer met Saharan’s group in a van. If that is true, shouldn’t the driver of that van be questioned? He is still in prison. … Zahran’s wife is also alive. Therefore, question them,” he added.

“I challenge you to come for a debate with me on this. I will debate with facts,” the Thero further added.

(Source: Aruna)

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Lorry carrying explosives seized on Habarana-Trinco road

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Police have seized a lorry transporting explosives along the Habarana-Trincomalee main road.

According to police, officers attached to the Hatharas Kotuwa Police had stopped and inspected the vehicle during a routine check, during which they discovered a bag containing C-4, a highly explosive substance, hidden beneath the dashboard near the driver’s seat.

The seized stock of explosives had weighed 156.07 grams. 

The lorry driver was taken into custody.

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CAA warns of improperly labeled salt products

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned to prosecute importers and retailers selling salt without proper labels, including missing manufacturer/importer info and retail price.

The public is advised not to buy such products, while distributors have urged to maintain valid invoices with supplier details or face legal consequences.

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New Police Media Spokesman named

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The Police Media Division has announced that Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler has been named as the new Police Spokesperson, effective immediately.

ASP Wootler takes over the role from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manatunga, who has been transferred to serve as the Officer-in-Charge of the Polonnaruwa Division.

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