Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya assured Parliament yesterday (25) that the Government will not hesitate to take strict action against any individual — including officials currently serving in the Government — found to have played a role in the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.
Responding to a question raised by SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri, the Prime Minister stated that action would be taken based on the recommendations provided by the Attorney General, following a thorough review of the Easter Attacks Investigation Commission Report.
“Once the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) concludes its investigations, all those found guilty — regardless of rank or position — will be dealt with under the Penal Code. If any public official currently serving is implicated, they too will face the full force of the law,” she stressed.
Dr. Amarasuriya reiterated the Government’s commitment to a fair and transparent investigation and rejected MP Wijesiri’s claims questioning the impartiality of the probe due to Defence Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekara’s presence in the Government.
“The presence of any individual in office will not influence the integrity of the investigation,” the Prime Minister affirmed.
