Maithri urges SC to reconsider Easter Sunday attack allegations

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Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday urged the Supreme Court to reconsider the allegations made against him through the fundamental rights petitions related to the Easter Sunday attacks, taking into account the new developments and situation that have been brought to light by UK’s Channel 4 News.

Faizer Musthapha PC appearing for former President Sirisena made this request when the twelve Fundamental Rights petitions in which former President Maithripala Sirisena and several others who were ordered to pay compensations to the victims of Easter Sunday attacks were called before the Supreme Court.

Mustapha emphasized the importance of re-examination of these petitions following the new developments and further said a Parliament Select Committee is to be appointed to inquire into the facts revealed by the Channel 4 News.

Senior Counsel Gamini Perera appearing for one of the petitioners told the court that they will take necessary steps to file contempt of court applications against the respondents for their failure to comply with the Supreme Court’s order to pay compensation to the Easter Sunday victims.

A motion filed on behalf of former President Sirisena stated that out of Rs.100 million ordered by the Supreme Court, the former President has paid a total sum of Rs.15 million to the Office for Reparations on June 28, 2023.

The former President stated that he would pay the remaining sum of Rs.85 million in 10 equal instalments of Rs.8,500,000 per annum commencing from 30th June 2024 and ending on 30th June 2033.

Meanwhile, Counsel who appeared on behalf of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Nilantha Jayawardena informed court that his client has made a partial payment but he is not in a position to pay the rest of the amount.

Nilantha Jayawardena had been ordered to pay Rs.75 million as compensation by the Supreme Court for his failure to perform statutory duties. Further hearings are fixed for November 2. (LAKMAL SOORIYAGODA)

Comments - 36

Grace Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:16 AM

Whatever it is, you were the president that time and you were responsible for the internal security of the country. Therefore, you deserve punishment for not averting the carnages in which so many people died and lost limbs.

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Proud Boy Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:23 AM

As the then commander in chief you take full responsibility. You knew about the attack and you wanted it to go through to implicate RW. RW the inconsiderate and obsessive person he is doesn’t care as long as he is President without bearing responsibility for the innocent lives lost. All of you need to be legally taken down for good. But in Sri Lanka the law is to protect the rich and famous and implicate the hapless masses. Sri Lanka will never change unless people enforce change and get you people out for good.

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Prof. D.H. James Balasooriya Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:23 AM

Sirisena, Channel-4 story is different, being a responsible President, you over-stayed in Singapore after the attacks purposely that itself a crime. Moreover, you got a bribe through MR/Gota that is the worst crime. You are a dam criminal responsible for 276 innocent people and 600 odd people who are still suffering.

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H.D.K. Morris Fernando (attorney-at-law) Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:26 AM

Hay Mythiripala Sirisena, don't behave like a child, people are laughing at you man. When the court orders you to compensate the victims and the affected people do it, you have billions and billions earned illegally when you were a President.

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G.M. Kariyawasam [Attorney-at-Law] Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:31 AM

Mr. Faizer Musthafa, please don't talk on behalf of this useless chronic lunatic Sirisena and lose your reputation.

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GoFlyAKite Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:34 AM

Channel News 4 states that the Rajapakse's may have orchestrated the Easter Bombings. But you were the Minister of Defence and President. Nobody else is to blame for the failures of the National Security but you.

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Angry Victims Brother Mark Anthony - Mutuwal Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:34 AM

Sirisena don't talk bullshit. You must pay-off the Easter Sunday victims fully as the court ordered. No mercy putha as you allowed the killing of 250 odd people including small children. You will never become even a Mp's peon hereafter, mind it.

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Rev. Fr. Rex Jude Amarasinghe Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:41 AM

Mr. Mythiripala Sirisena, touch your conscience and see whether you did was right or wrong. You got a lump sum from the Terrorist and went to Singapore with your family and enjoyed holidays in top class hotels when our country was under fire. What a nasty man you are though you talk like a saint. You should be hanged, and this punishment is not enough for you.

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Ara Soysa Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:45 AM

When delaying justice in grave matters it also automatically delay or never solve burdens of the contry and people.

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Prof. E.A.R. Anthony Mariampillai Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:45 AM

SC stands for 100% justice and it will never stand for culprits like Sirisena committing a worst sin and pleading the courts to withdraw his punishment. Never allow such nasty poisoners creatures to escape from punishment.

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Dr. D.J.M. Jayaweera - from Polonnaruwa Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:52 AM

IO Sirisena, everyone thought that you are an innocent man and voted you to become the President. You fooled the masses within 2-3 months after you came to power and became very un-popular. Ranil is the one who protected you and taught you, but you betrayed him and brought Mahinda to be the PM which did not work. You are not educated, un-civilized, you were only a GS. Even for that you are not suitable. You cannot show Channel-4 and escape, still you are involved according to C-4. Until your death you cannot sleep man.

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Ram Saturday, 16 September 2023 11:29 AM

SC should have directed the AG to charge MS

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Ram Saturday, 16 September 2023 11:32 AM

DIG Nalaka Silva was about to arrest Saharan few months before the easter attack. MS Government arrested Nalaka on false accusations and kept him in remand for about a year. He was released and no charge yet. If Nalaka was allowed to do his work this could have been prevented. Arrest those who gave green light to arrest Nalaka

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SCRanjithA Saturday, 16 September 2023 11:34 AM

Rev. Fr. Rex Jude Amarasinghe, I felt you have used some harsh words - which we Christians do not expect from a priest to do so. Of course I understand your hurt-feelings, and MS should be judged in a severe manner when found guilty by the Courts.

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J.M.K.Perera [ATTORNEY-AT-LAW] Saturday, 16 September 2023 11:37 AM

I personally know Dr. Jayaweera, who is a genuine gentleman. All what he had commented in 100% true. Mr. Sirisena betrayed our country for the sake of few billions though he is counted as the 5th richest man in SriLanka. However, it is better for him to pay the money to the Easter Sunday victims and finish off the case. Hopefully, he will realize his mistake and settle the money in full.

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Dee Saturday, 16 September 2023 11:58 AM

Nobody is saying you orchestrated it(obviously you were not planning to contest elections!) You were responsible for failing to prevent it. Don’t talk crap!

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B S P Saturday, 16 September 2023 12:27 PM

Why did Sirisena, Nilantha J and others ignore the solid information they had beforehand. If Sirisena was not informed by Nilantha J, why didn’t he called for explanations from Nilantha J. Why did Sirisena once say "If they try to implicate me, I'll reveal everything". Why wasn't he interrogated on that?

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Sharmila Saturday, 16 September 2023 12:46 PM

My innocent relative was killed in Kochikade church attack. We have shattered coconuts in the Kali Amma temple. I am sure Kali Amma will deliver an appropriate judgement. Time will come soon for you to repent.

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rbh Saturday, 16 September 2023 12:47 PM

The world has a daily update on threats and circulars issued nobody can say i don't know as the update is on the table and must be mobile. After 9/11 security system was more updated, Simple leadership, Security is not the absence of danger, but the presence of measures to minimize risks

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Mark Anandappa Saturday, 16 September 2023 12:59 PM

THIS MAN has no courage to take responsibility as CC during the period of Attack - which he is totally responsible. Hope

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Milroy Arther Silva - Eye witness of Kochchikade Church blast Saturday, 16 September 2023 01:29 PM

Mr. My3-pala-Sirisena don't try to act like a milk sucking baby. You are responsible for 267 innocent people's blood and 700 odd people are still suffering with so many complications. You cannot escape man. What happened to the illegal bulk money bag you got from MR

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Ranasinghe - Your area opponent in the same party Saturday, 16 September 2023 01:54 PM

Mythiripala Aiya, I know you were a innocent man 20 years ago and you came to the TV and crying saying MR was harassing you. You joined Ranil and trying to stab him but he kept you under his boot. All these because you don't have proper education, you don't know to talk a word of English even don't know whether you could write your name in English. People started hating you after Easter Sunday Attacks because you left the country and hid yourself in Singapore with your family. You are not a Leader, you can work as a Village Headman in Polonnaruwa not even other areas. Get lost man first pay-off all your dues selling your robbed properties.

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A Truth Finder Saturday, 16 September 2023 03:45 PM

You were a clueless President. In spite of numerous warnings issued by Indian and Pakistan Intelligence agencies about the Easter Attack, you ignored them and went on a shopping spree in Singapore with your family. You could have prevented this criminal act but you didn't. You now just shut up.

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Citizens Saturday, 16 September 2023 05:26 PM

You have a hand in it for neglecting your responsibility as the President of the country! You were warned about the attack.

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Buddhist Saturday, 16 September 2023 07:09 PM

My3 must understand that the Supreme Court ruling against him was for not doing his job, and it has nothing to do with who conducted or directed the Easter Attack.

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Lawyer Saturday, 16 September 2023 11:37 PM

IS THERE PROVISION TO MAKE APPEALS OVER A SUPREME COURT DECISION ?

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Mahila Sunday, 17 September 2023 06:23 AM

Pallewatte Gamarala Yapa Siri Sorrysena, Good day!!! Just to let you know that your request to review your sentence, in view of the C4 EXPOSE, could happen, after Independent International Investigation - C4 (III-C4) is conducted, report published and approved by Parliament!!! Not any time before!! Hard Luck!! we know you have significant dislike to International backed Inquiries, but that is the only way, we could have a fair inquiry by Erudite commissioners, who don't display partiality, which may come into play due to 'Appa', Innala, Batthala Diplomacy of SL politicians!

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Mahila Sunday, 17 September 2023 06:23 AM

Pallewatte Gamarala Yapa Siri Sorrysena, Good day!!! Just to let you know that your request to review your sentence, in view of the C4 EXPOSE, could happen, after Independent International Investigation - C4 (III-C4) is conducted, report published and approved by Parliament!!! Not any time before!! Hard Luck!! we know you have significant dislike to International backed Inquiries, but that is the only way, we could have a fair inquiry by Erudite commissioners, who don't display partiality, which may come into play due to 'Appa', Innala, Batthala Diplomacy of SL politicians!

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DOT Sunday, 17 September 2023 07:01 AM

From where he get such big amount of money? He is just a politician! We cheat each other!

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Dr. Gamunu Samarakoon from Polanaruwa Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:56 AM

Mr. Sirisena, you were a good man to the villages those days when you were a Grama Sevaka but now after becoming the President you were a No. 2 - greedy fellow next to Mahinda for power and earning illegal money. Sorry.... now you understood what I want to say. Yes, you earned in billions out of the poor man's sweat.

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Spartacus Sunday, 17 September 2023 09:14 AM

Remember you were not punished for the criminality, violence and deaths of the Easter attack. You were punished for dereliction of your duty as Minister of Defence failing to take action when there were enough and more signals and information available well in advance to act.

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Nimal Sunday, 17 September 2023 10:23 AM

Planning and executing the bomb attacks and preventing them are two distinct issues. This guy failed to prevent the bomb attacks when the intelligence services and the police had more than two weeks' notice regarding the impending attacks. That is a grave crime and thousands of innocent people paid dearly for this negligence. All those responsible for not preventing these attacks should pay dearly for their sins of omission.

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D.K.M. Ariyapala - Snr. Lawyer JPUM Sunday, 17 September 2023 11:10 AM

Sirisena without talking bull shit, pay off the compensation to the victims and injured people's families and close the chapter. You have enough land (about 400 Acres approx.) all over the island. Sell some as you sold recently in Polonnaruwa and settle the money without jabbering like a lunatic.

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R.P. Leo - Snr. Journalist Sunday, 17 September 2023 11:14 AM

What happened to the money (ABOUT 13 MILLION) you got from Mahinda who fooled you to go to Singapore and enjoy with your family. You are responsible for killing the innocents and also MAKING GOTA AS PRESIDENT.

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dana Monday, 18 September 2023 06:34 AM

You said the money appeared in Pandora papers in Nirupama rajapaksha name is actually borrowed for sake of development of Nilwala river valley project during MR time,but he has got it transferred to his niece name, Why you are not expecting legal action if you a clean man,

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Somalatha Balusinha Monday, 18 September 2023 04:26 PM

Gramasevaka became a billionaire - Gon Putha Big Businessman and chief organise of Pana Nathi ATHA (Hand with no energy)! Did you pay your money poor people Pambaya? Still getting Pin Padi? Pin Allowances!

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