The Hon. Sajith Premadasa

¶ 01 To uncover the truth, we must ensure accountability and transparency. While domestic processes continue, international collaboration with Scotland Yard and the FBI is vital.

¶ 02 Specific questions remain: Who killed the two Vavunativu police officers in 2018, and was the weapon found? Intelligence reports in December 2018 attributed it to the LTTE—is that accurate? Was the Vavunativu murder weapon recovered, and from where?

¶ 03 The FBI identified an IP address associated with the highest call volume with Zahran. Who owned that IP and the related phone? Were there pressures on SP Darshika and intelligence chiefs not to investigate? We need answers.

¶ 04 Who is “Sonic Sonic”? Is he linked to intelligence? Did a police officer’s associate handle the SIM for that IP? Were investigators told not to pursue this? Investigate.

¶ 05 Did intelligence officers go to Jameel’s home prior to his movements between Taj Samudra and Tropical Inn? Is that true? Investigate.

¶ 06 Have phones used by certain intelligence officers been linked to numbers associated with attacks on Lasantha Wickrematunge, Keith Noyahr and Upali Tennakoon? These matters were raised in Parliament since 2021 and require answers.

¶ 07 Jameel’s brother allegedly warned a police officer that Jameel was espousing extremism. Is that accurate?

¶ 08 We have also heard of the Saindamarudu blast weapon reportedly issued to Adam Lebbe in 2008 and later linked to Vavunativu. Is that correct?

¶ 09 A person named “Sara Jasmine” is cited as a key lead. DNA tests were contradictory. Were they conducted impartially?

¶ 10 We also need clarity on an alleged instruction at the Galanigama expressway exit to release a lorry, as recorded in a log, suspected by some to be the bomb lorry. Is that accurate?

¶ 11 Multiple past committees—Wijeith Malalgoda, Janaka de Silva Commission, Parliamentary Select Committee, S.I. Imam Committee, A.N.J. de Alwis Committee—have reported. What is the truth? We must know.

¶ 12 The then Security Governor of the Eastern Province is today a State Minister of Defence. What were his actions and responsibilities then? Zahran’s wife says he used Threema to speak to someone called “Omar,” and asked her to leave the room during calls. Is this true? Foreign warnings of imminent attacks—what steps were taken?

¶ 13 Allegations also involve Ibrahim’s sons as suicide bombers and alleged financing. These must be probed.

¶ 14 Our position has never changed: involve the FBI, Scotland Yard and other professional bodies, conduct transparent inquiries, depoliticize the process, and deliver the maximum punishment to all who were involved. Thank you.