Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief, Retired Major-General Suresh Sallay, has been arrested by criminal investigators in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The coordinated attacks on churches and hotels resulted in 279 fatalities and significantly damaged the nation's tourism industry.
Sallay, who headed the State Intelligence Service, is accused of conspiracy and aiding and abetting the attacks. Investigations, including international reports, have pointed to alleged links between Sallay and the bombers, and claims that the attacks were potentially timed to influence presidential elections. The arrest comes amid broader scrutiny of security and intelligence failures that preceded the devastating events.
