-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -13.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) A shocking revelation has emerged from Sri Lankan intelligence services, indicating that prominent political figures, including Sajith Premadasa, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Namal Rajapaksa, and media mogul Dilith Jayaweera, allegedly knew about the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks two days before they occurred. These new findings, based on uncovered phone messages, suggest that several individuals, who are now key presidential candidates, may have had prior knowledge of the impending terror attacks but failed to act decisively.
According to a Sri Lankan intelligence officer, the messages suggest that Sajith Premadasa, the leader of the opposition and a key presidential contender, was warned about the attack in advance. Premadasa is said to have been alerted by a politician identified as Fernando, who provided details about the imminent threat. The officer claims that despite having this information, Premadasa took steps to protect himself but has since publicly denied any prior knowledge of the attacks.
This alleged cover-up is significant, particularly as Premadasa had earlier pledged to bring those responsible for the attacks to justice, a promise made during several meetings with Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith. Many in the Catholic community had placed their trust in Premadasa's commitment to the truth. However, the surfacing of these messages raises questions about his sincerity and the role he might have played in shielding himself while the public remained vulnerable.
Ranil Wickremesinghe, Namal Rajapaksa, and Dilith Jayaweera are also implicated in the intelligence officer’s report, with claims that they too were aware of the conspiracy behind the attacks. These revelations have cast a shadow over the upcoming presidential election, as all three figures, alongside Premadasa, are running for office.
The timing of these revelations, as Sri Lanka approaches a crucial election, has sparked outrage and disbelief, particularly among survivors of the Easter Sunday bombings and the broader Christian community. The Catholic Church, which has been vocal in its demands for accountability, may face a deeper divide as more details emerge about the politicians they once hoped would seek justice.
Critics have expressed concerns that the politicians involved in this controversy are now uniting against the National People’s Power (NPP) party, which has consistently called for a transparent investigation into the attacks. This raises fears that key figures are working to suppress further inquiries to protect their political careers.
With the credibility of these allegations yet to be fully tested, the unfolding story adds another layer of complexity to Sri Lanka’s already fraught political landscape. The Catholic and Muslim communities, many of whom suffered the brunt of the Easter Sunday tragedy, are left to question the integrity of leaders who may have known more than they disclosed. Calls are growing for an independent investigation into the matter, as the public demands answers and justice for the lives lost in the devastating attacks.
As the election approaches, the political futures of Premadasa, Wickremesinghe, Rajapaksa, and Jayaweera hang in the balance, with these new allegations threatening to upend their campaigns and influence the outcome of the race.
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