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Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping Easter bombings | Courts News
Sri Lanka Sentences Former Officials to Death for 2019 Easter Bombings
On August 1, 2026, a Sri Lankan court sentenced a former police chief and the defense secretary to death for their roles in failing to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The coordinated attacks on churches and hotels resulted in the deaths of 279 individuals, with hundreds more injured.
The verdict is a culmination of ongoing legal proceedings related to the attacks, which shocked the nation and raised significant concerns about security and government accountability.
