Hemasiri Fernando acquitted from Easter Sunday attack case
Posted by Editor on February 18, 2022 - 10:50 am
Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando, who was accused of criminal negligence of duty by failing to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks despite receiving intelligence information in advance, was acquitted of the charges laid against him.
The verdict was announced by a three-member bench of the Colombo High Court this morning (February 18).
The verdicts in the cases filed against former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara in connection to the 2019 Easter attacks is due to be announced today as well.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka President emphasizes no changes to controlled rice price October 22, 2024
- Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith rejects A.N.J. De Alwis committee report on Easter Sunday attacks October 22, 2024
- Johnston Fernando to appear vefore CID over unregistered vehicle incident October 22, 2024
- Catholic Church rejects report presented by Gammanpila on Easter Sunday attack October 22, 2024
- Sri Lankan government rejects A.N.J. De Alwis’ Easter Sunday attacks report October 22, 2024
The Cardinal will not be happy,
Charge Pissu Sira and the evasive Sonic-Sonic.