October 09, Colombo (LNW):Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Vijitha Herath assured yesterday that the government will ensure justice is served to those responsible for the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. Speaking at the weekly Cabinet media briefing, held at the Government Information Department, Minister Herath emphasized that the mistakes of the past will not be repeated under the current administration.
In response to a journalist’s query, Minister Herath confirmed that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken initial steps by appointing a special committee to investigate any potential irregularities connected to the President’s Office and to review issues arising from the reports of the Presidential Commission on the attacks.
“We have already initiated actions in this regard, despite the short time since the President assumed office,” Minister Herath stated. “We will not allow any injustice to befall the people of this country.” The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that the law is fully implemented against those responsible for the tragic event.
