Former Intelligence Chief Arrested in Connection with 2019 Sri Lanka Bomb Attacks
In Sri Lanka, the former intelligence chief has been arrested by the police in connection with the 2019 suicide bomb attacks that claimed the lives of almost 270 people and were suspected to be linked to the Islamic State group. Suresh Salley, a retired army major general, was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department on Wednesday. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to bring those responsible for the attacks to justice. The attacks, which targeted churches and hotels on Easter Sunday, shocked the nation and led to a state of emergency being declared. The investigation into the attacks has been ongoing, with authorities working to uncover the full extent of the plot and identify all those involved. The arrest of the former intelligence chief is a significant development in the case and underscores the government's commitment to holding accountable those responsible for the tragic events of 2019.