Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death for failure to prevent Easter bombings

Sri Lanka has sentenced former police chief Pujith Jayasundara and former defense secretary Hemasiri Fernando to death for their negligence in preventing the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which resulted in 279 fatalities and hundreds of injuries. The coordinated attacks targeted churches and hotels, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for accountability. The verdict marks a significant development in the ongoing pursuit of justice for the victims of the tragedy.

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