That is why there is a delay in investigations in order to cover all bases,” said the Public Security Minister. The announcement was made by State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne, the Coordinating Officer to the Attorney General on Saturday (15). Earlier, Sri Lanka’s Attorney General has sought clarification from the Inspector General Police with regard to over-hanging investigations on the 2019 April 21st Attacks. The five suspects are Mohamed Asim, Mohamed Rizwan, Mohamed Waqar Yunus , Mohamed Fazan, and Shaul Hameed Hameez Mohamed. In addition, the Attorney General had also sought clarification with regard to the investigations on 29 other suspects.

Source: The Nation May 19, 2021 08:03 UTC