Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of politicising investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks, alleging selective action and misplaced blame.
Speaking to journalists at Nelum Mawatha yesterday , he claimed that individuals linked to the funding aspects of the attacks, including a National List figure identified as Ibrahim, were being protected while others were being targeted.
Namal Rajapaksa also pointed to what he described as inconsistencies in the investigation, noting the arrest of former minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan (Pillayan) in connection with the attacks, while he is also facing court proceedings in a separate murder case.
He further questioned the credibility of the investigations, citing the arrest and questioning of former intelligence chief Suresh Sale.
He alleged that prior intelligence warnings about the Easter Sunday attacks had been ignored by certain officials who are now involved in the ongoing probe.
The SLPP organiser also rejected any claims linking the Rajapaksa family to the attacks, insisting that responsibility should be placed on those directly connected to the perpetrators.
He added that releasing property and failing to take action against individuals allegedly linked to financing the attackers undermines public confidence, and called for a fair and impartial investigation.
