The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs
The Minister stated that investigations by the Criminal Investigation Department and the Counter Terrorism and Investigation Division into the Easter attacks have led to 747 arrests, with indictments filed by the Attorney-General in 41 High Court cases against nearly 100 suspects. He said further investigations are continuing, including into matters raised in the Channel 4 programme and subsequent inquiries, and that future legal action will depend on their findings.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, the answers are as follows:
¶ 02 (a) (i) According to investigations conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department and the Counter Terrorism and Investigation Division regarding the Easter attack, 747 suspects have so far been taken into custody. Indictments have been filed by the Hon. Attorney-General in 41 High Court cases against nearly 100 suspects, and further investigations are ongoing.
¶ 03 (ii) Yes.
¶ 04 (b) Further investigations are being conducted into matters revealed in the Channel 4 programme as well as findings from subsequent inquiries. Based on what is revealed, appropriate future legal steps will be taken.
¶ 05 (c) Does not arise.
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