FBI assisted CID in analysing evidence: US official

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A top US government official said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assisted the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sri Lanka in the analysis of evidence and phone details in connection with the serial bombings on Easter Sunday.

The official told a select group of journalists that the FBI, in the aftermath of the attack, extended its assistance to the CID to pursue evidence regarding suspects arrested in connection with the attack. The assistance was provided at the request of the Government of Sri Lanka.

Asked for his views about Sri Lanka’s defence cooperation agreement, he declined to comment on it without seeing the content.

Responding to a query whether the United States would be alright with Sri Lanka getting facial recognition equipment from China, he said the use of such equipment in combatting terrorism had to be reconciled with fundamental rights of individuals.

Commenting on the proposed Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), he said that it was to facilitate the US military personnel and civilians visiting Sri Lanka and other logistical services for them.

Responding to the allegation that they would enjoy legal immunity in Sri Lanka, he said such personnel would be held accountable under the US military judicial system. (Kelum Bandara)

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Nimal Friday, 14 June 2019 09:09 AM

This type of headlines are why we will always be a third world dominated by the white first and second worlds. Practically what percentage of FBI input into the investigation helped to track down the terrorists ? It is 0%.

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Arachchi Friday, 14 June 2019 10:19 AM

This weaker administration would need the help from all over world to clear the mess created due to their own inaction. Imagine if they were left with LTTE war.. Lucky we.

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Anil Amarasekara Friday, 14 June 2019 05:05 PM

All OK except for that no foreigner should be granted legal immunity other than diplomats.

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