By Lakmal Sooriyagoda   

The Centre for Society and Religion yesterday filed a writ  petition in the Court of Appeal seeking an order to conduct a credible  investigation and take appropriate actions against Senior DIG Nilantha  Jayawardena for his omission and serious dereliction of duty which led  to the Easter Sunday bombing in 2019.  

The Centre for Society and Religion, its Chairman Fr. Rohan  Silva and Surach Nilanga, a victim of the Easter Sunday attack, filed this  petition naming Inspector General of Police (IGP), Senior DIG Nilantha  Jayawardena and the Attorney General as respondents.  

The petitioners are seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing  the IGP and the Attorney General to forthwith take steps to initiate  appropriate action to facilitate the carrying out of the findings and  recommendations of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed in  connection with the Easter Sunday attacks.