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Sri Lanka's Ex-Intel Chief Arrested Over 2019 Bombings

2/25/2026

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On February 25, 2026, Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief Major General Suresh Sallay was arrested for aiding and conspiring in 2019 Easter bombings.
The bombings killed 279 people and harmed tourism.
Investigations say Sallay had ties to the bombers and allowed the attacks to influence the presidential election.
After the attacks, Gotabaya Rajapaksa won election and pledged to curb violence, and the UN called for release of inquiry details.

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On February 25, 2026, Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief Major General Suresh Sallay was arrested for aiding and conspiring in 2019 Easter bombings.
The bombings killed 279 people and harmed tourism.
Investigations say Sallay had ties to the bombers and allowed the attacks to influence the presidential election.
After the attacks, Gotabaya Rajapaksa won election and pledged to curb violence, and the UN called for release of inquiry details.