New President assures fresh probe into Easter Sunday attacks

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Colombo, September 24 (Daily Mirror) - New President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that he will do his utmost to uncover the truth on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks through a fresh probe.

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith told journalists that the new President gave this assurance when he called on him on Monday after swearing in as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka.

“The new President told us that he would do his utmost to find the truth about the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. The people have voted in the NPP to bring about a big change. This is a difficult task. We fully support him and invoke our blessings on the new President and his administration to bring about this change which the people wanted,” the Cardinal said.

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Rakitha W Tuesday, 24 September 2024 10:06 AM

Great move! Make it transparent and allow no one to hide behind "for-national-security-reasons" wall. If the citizens feel you're heading in the right direction, I'm sure you'd be able to increase your vote base. On we go!

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wickrama Wijayasiri Tuesday, 24 September 2024 10:15 AM

We all have been waiting for this through three presidents. Please find us closure for this dark chapter. Thank you Rev. Father for being persistent.

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Sanath de Silva Tuesday, 24 September 2024 11:52 AM

Yes, the three chocolate fingers folded pointing the opposite direction when the new index finger palpably trying to use the compass before time out.

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Judge Tuesday, 24 September 2024 10:43 AM

AKD needs to take a lead. But the problem though is that he is not the one who will do the real work in ground level investigations. SL's current CID and Police are simply incapable of doing complex investigations. It has already taken so much time with no concrete outcomes. Unfortunately, AKD, at least in the short term, has to work with the existing apparatus. AKD to remember: one thing is to say things on how to do while in opposition, another thing is to get things after winning government. Many have failed this test, even in developed countries overseas, which have well developed systems and processes.

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Spot fines Tuesday, 24 September 2024 02:18 PM

So we know the problem is not just the politicians. But unlike RW AKD has the public mandate so he can say any excuse and the public will believe it. Bottom line all that can be done has already been done in the investigation. National intelligence officers having contacted so called late bombers does not necessarily mean they were in collusion. The nature of espionage is such you work behind enemy lines. Lets see.

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Hesh Tuesday, 24 September 2024 10:45 AM

Next election same thing will be promised by another candidate. This is called third world politics for a reason.

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Rip Winkle Tuesday, 24 September 2024 10:48 AM

I hope you keep your promises, Mr President. As the president and having the tourism ministry in your hands, you can show everyone you mean business by finding out who's the mastermind behind the online visa fraud and pave the way for him to be thrown into jail (even if it is an old friend).

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Johan Tuesday, 24 September 2024 10:55 AM

and Gotabaya leaves for Napal

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Sara Tuesday, 24 September 2024 02:27 PM

If he comes back then that means AKD has brokered a deal and my support for AKD will end from there.

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Niranjan Tuesday, 24 September 2024 10:59 AM

AKD youu can get the required information for the inquiry from your national list nominee Ibrahim the farther of the main suspects.

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DOT Tuesday, 24 September 2024 11:32 AM

This will NEVER happen during our life time! I am sorry !

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finally a change Tuesday, 24 September 2024 02:33 PM

change your sjb mind bro...AKD is the change!

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DOT Tuesday, 24 September 2024 09:11 PM

I am not favoring any ; But the truth will never revile. NOT during our life time. I am sorry!

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Hire Renowned International Renowned Investigator Too Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:01 PM

Use also around 2 to 3 international agencies to investigate this crime. Possible countries are UK, Australian and US or other recognised European such as the Dutch. If only local investigators, there will still be speculation on the way the investigation was carried out.

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Separate International Investigators Too Must Be Involved Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:03 PM

Certainly is and must be done. Use also around 2 to 3 international agencies to investigate this crime. Possible countries are UK, Australian and US or other recognised European such as the Dutch. If only local investigators, there will still be speculation on the way the investigation was carried out.

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j jayt Tuesday, 24 September 2024 04:41 PM

with that, there will be investigation into hundred of thousand suicide bombing on temples and killing of sril anka leaders. plus, same countries war face counter war crime charges. You want to promote hate propaganda against Sri lanka? we can promote hate propaganda against west even worst than you can imagine

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Vipin B Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:56 PM

I was wondering why Gota is in Nepal.

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Jayantha Tuesday, 24 September 2024 02:33 PM

What does AKD mean a FRESH PROBE? Starting from ZERO again?

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Buppi Lahiri Tuesday, 24 September 2024 03:08 PM

Please probe into Hiranthi's Paris Wesak tour and get her to pay back. I paid my Income Tax today. Thank you.

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Dilly Tuesday, 24 September 2024 03:51 PM

Cardi maybe he should start from you

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Ralph Perera Tuesday, 24 September 2024 05:23 PM

Did anyone notice there was no body to open the vehicle door for the President? He opened himself and closed it himself! Wow...first time I've seen that for an active president of any country!

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melville perera Wednesday, 25 September 2024 06:21 AM

why was the first visit by President Dissanayake to the Archbishop's House not shown to viewers on TV1 channel at 9 pm news time on 24th Was it a deliberate omission???

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