This is big:
100kg of explosives,
20L of Nitrate Acid (used to make bombs)
Wires
2 Firearms + Bullets
Computer, camera & a stock of dry rations
The main suspect of Mawanella incident has CONDUCTED LECTURES on extremist ideologies here.
dailymirror.lk/article/Recove… #lka
100kg of explosives,
20L of Nitrate Acid (used to make bombs)
Wires
2 Firearms + Bullets
Computer, camera & a stock of dry rations
The main suspect of Mawanella incident has CONDUCTED LECTURES on extremist ideologies here.
dailymirror.lk/article/Recove… #lka
https://twitter.com/AzzamAmeen/status/1086494677262573569
Police are still looking for the main suspects.
According to neighbors, the suspects were removed from local religious organizations due to their extremist ideology.
Also, a house search led to more weapons.
According to neighbors, the suspects were removed from local religious organizations due to their extremist ideology.
Also, a house search led to more weapons.
https://twitter.com/AzzamAmeen/status/1088300514226462720#lka
Seems this is way deeper than we think.
Kabir Hashim's secretary was shot by a religious extremist group over his cooperation with police on this investigation.
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/… #lka
Kabir Hashim's secretary was shot by a religious extremist group over his cooperation with police on this investigation.
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/… #lka
I'm feeling fucking angry right now. 215 lives lost not because of an accident, but for an attack we saw coming months ago.
I started this thread in January. Mawanella incident is linked with #EasterSundayAttacksLK with this intel document.
#lka
I started this thread in January. Mawanella incident is linked with #EasterSundayAttacksLK with this intel document.
https://twitter.com/fernandoharin/status/1119999431909228544?s=19
#lka
Thank you very much @fernandoharin for stepping up & confirming the existence of this intel document. This is extremely shocking that we knew this 11 days before. It seems we had more than enough information to stop it.
#EasterSundayAttacksLK #lka
https://twitter.com/TarekFatah/status/1120037459709054976
#EasterSundayAttacksLK #lka
DailyMirror: Intelligence failures, soft-peddling envelopes deadliest suicide attacks in SL.
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/…
#lka #EasterSundayAttacksLK
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/…
#lka #EasterSundayAttacksLK
Always remember,
An extremist DO NOT HAVE A RELIGION. They're just pathetic animals who manipulate religious teachings to serve their hunger for blood.
They just want to divide us. LOVE IS THE ANSWER. If we start to hate each other on this, THEY WIN.
So DON'T let them win.
#lka
An extremist DO NOT HAVE A RELIGION. They're just pathetic animals who manipulate religious teachings to serve their hunger for blood.
They just want to divide us. LOVE IS THE ANSWER. If we start to hate each other on this, THEY WIN.
So DON'T let them win.
#lka
There were intel reports before 17days, 11days, 2days & 10mins before the attack. All ignored.
Minister says there's a RUMOR: that 2 arrested from January safe house raid has been released due to political interference & one was a suicide bomber y'day.
rupavahini.lk/index.php?opti…
Minister says there's a RUMOR: that 2 arrested from January safe house raid has been released due to political interference & one was a suicide bomber y'day.
rupavahini.lk/index.php?opti…
They also confirmed no cabinet minister including the PM was informed about the threat.
Even after the attack, president has instructed security council not to corporate with PM. Since #CoupLK, president not allowing PM to attend the security council.
rupavahini.lk/index.php?opti…
Even after the attack, president has instructed security council not to corporate with PM. Since #CoupLK, president not allowing PM to attend the security council.
rupavahini.lk/index.php?opti…
Well, the investigation goes international (as expected).
9 Pakistan & 3 Indian suspects arrested in connection with #EasterSundayAttacksLK
lankadeepa.lk/latest_news/%E… #lka
9 Pakistan & 3 Indian suspects arrested in connection with #EasterSundayAttacksLK
lankadeepa.lk/latest_news/%E… #lka
India is the source of intel report. This article says they warned #lka authorities 6 months ago based on information acquired from an ISIS sympathizer in Tamil Nadu.
They've even neutralized an attack in Southern India led by Sri Lankan group earlier.
thehindu.com/news/national/…
They've even neutralized an attack in Southern India led by Sri Lankan group earlier.
thehindu.com/news/national/…
Mar 2017:
Muslim community of Kattankudy held a crowded protest & DEMANDED authorities to arrest this terrorist group after they tried to conduct extremist lectures. They clearly labeled them as TERRORISTS before 2 years.
#lka #EasterSundayAttacksLK
colombotoday.com/kanthankudi-11/
Muslim community of Kattankudy held a crowded protest & DEMANDED authorities to arrest this terrorist group after they tried to conduct extremist lectures. They clearly labeled them as TERRORISTS before 2 years.
#lka #EasterSundayAttacksLK
colombotoday.com/kanthankudi-11/
ISIS claimed #EasterSundayAttacksLK as a revenge of #ChristchurchAttack
They've a history of claiming without evidence. So far there are no official evidence to confirm this & probably never will be. But everything align with ISIS ideology.
#lka
They've a history of claiming without evidence. So far there are no official evidence to confirm this & probably never will be. But everything align with ISIS ideology.
https://twitter.com/rcallimachi/status/1120649051555409921
#lka
Hindustan Times:
Second team of NTJ terrorists ready for bombing, Indian officials tell Lanka.
Brother-in-law of Hashim, recently returned to Sri Lanka from Qatar & had taken charge of the group.
hindustantimes.com/world-news/sec…
#lka #EasterSundayAttacksLK
Second team of NTJ terrorists ready for bombing, Indian officials tell Lanka.
Brother-in-law of Hashim, recently returned to Sri Lanka from Qatar & had taken charge of the group.
hindustantimes.com/world-news/sec…
#lka #EasterSundayAttacksLK
ISIS link 99% confirmed.
ISIS has issued a video from the alleged attackers. It shows they hold hands & pledge allegiance to Abu Bak al-Baghdadi (leader of ISIS).
This is normally the protocol, they're supposed to pledge allegiance before an attack.
ISIS has issued a video from the alleged attackers. It shows they hold hands & pledge allegiance to Abu Bak al-Baghdadi (leader of ISIS).
This is normally the protocol, they're supposed to pledge allegiance before an attack.
https://twitter.com/AdityaRajKaul/status/1120728293311959040
Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP) nicknamed "Mother of Satan" reported to have used in #EasterSundayAttacksLK. It's attractive to terrorists because it's EASY to prepare using readily available RETAIL INGREDIENTS.
Undetectable by normal scanners.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetone_p… #lka
Undetectable by normal scanners.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetone_p… #lka
DM has interviewed terrorist leader's sister & neighbors (accordingly, could be lies),
His entire family is missing since 18th
After a fight with villagers he fled, then he started preaching on @Facebook
We had informed authorities since 2012
dailymirror.lk/liveblog/16564… #lka
His entire family is missing since 18th
After a fight with villagers he fled, then he started preaching on @Facebook
We had informed authorities since 2012
dailymirror.lk/liveblog/16564… #lka
One bomber probed by Australia in 2014.
He got radicalized in Australia, has been in Kashmir, then traveled to Syria & joined ISIS before returning to #lka.
Before Australia, studied aeronautics in UK, he might have been one of the group’s bomb-makers.
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/…
He got radicalized in Australia, has been in Kashmir, then traveled to Syria & joined ISIS before returning to #lka.
Before Australia, studied aeronautics in UK, he might have been one of the group’s bomb-makers.
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/…
"He was a black sheep who broke free"
Terrorist leader's past, so many red flags.
Removed from school in 2005, complained teachers too liberal
Then from mosque in 2009 due to extremism
Married a 14yr kid when he was 23
Left village in 2017 after a fight
reuters.com/article/us-sri…
Terrorist leader's past, so many red flags.
Removed from school in 2005, complained teachers too liberal
Then from mosque in 2009 due to extremism
Married a 14yr kid when he was 23
Left village in 2017 after a fight
reuters.com/article/us-sri…
....He was a brilliant speaker, can hold a large crowd easily. His activity increased after establishing a voice on @Facebook. He preached to kill all non-believers, including Muslims against his views.
His page was only taken down AFTER the bombings.
reuters.com/article/us-sri…
His page was only taken down AFTER the bombings.
reuters.com/article/us-sri…
Been 6 days, we still didn't get these CRUCIAL answers,
Why IGP & Defense Secretary ignored repeated detailed warnings?
Did somebody powerful tell them to ignore it?
Locals have been warning gov since '12 & when that corroborates with India's intel, how can they ignore it?
#lka
Why IGP & Defense Secretary ignored repeated detailed warnings?
Did somebody powerful tell them to ignore it?
Locals have been warning gov since '12 & when that corroborates with India's intel, how can they ignore it?
#lka
FT confirms CT's revelations.
SERIOUS allegations against the president.
Officials confirmed he was briefed 3 times since 11th Apr. Then he left the country on a personal tour. Then he was briefed over phone hrs before the attacks.
ft.lk/front-page/Top…
#lka #EasterAttacksLK
SERIOUS allegations against the president.
Officials confirmed he was briefed 3 times since 11th Apr. Then he left the country on a personal tour. Then he was briefed over phone hrs before the attacks.
ft.lk/front-page/Top…
#lka #EasterAttacksLK
23. If these allegations are true, seems the president deliberately lied to the public saying "he was not aware" on multiple occasions.
Head of tri-forces never got directives to act, IGP was aware but seems he failed to act.
ft.lk/front-page/Top…
#lka #EasterAttacksSL
Head of tri-forces never got directives to act, IGP was aware but seems he failed to act.
ft.lk/front-page/Top…
#lka #EasterAttacksSL
24.1 Holy F!
This article dates back crimes of NTJ like groups back to 2006.
After Kattankudy LTTE attack, successive govs TRAINED & ARMED Muslim civilians to defend them-self. Most of them never returned weapons after war & some joined these groups.
sundaytimes.lk/090816/News/nw…
This article dates back crimes of NTJ like groups back to 2006.
After Kattankudy LTTE attack, successive govs TRAINED & ARMED Muslim civilians to defend them-self. Most of them never returned weapons after war & some joined these groups.
sundaytimes.lk/090816/News/nw…
24.2 #EasterAttacksLK mastermind is quoted here in this 2009 article, representing Thawheed group.
Based on Wahabism, they claim they're the pure Islam & disregard other normal Islam followers as "non-believers".
sundaytimes.lk/090816/News/nw…
Based on Wahabism, they claim they're the pure Islam & disregard other normal Islam followers as "non-believers".
sundaytimes.lk/090816/News/nw…
24.3 They've been harassing normal Islam followers for a long time. So many attacks & murders dating back to 2006.
Eg: "Jihadi gunmen allegedly fired 35 rounds to kill a critic. The Police did not accept what we said. They thought it was LTTE"
sundaytimes.lk/090816/News/nw…
Eg: "Jihadi gunmen allegedly fired 35 rounds to kill a critic. The Police did not accept what we said. They thought it was LTTE"
sundaytimes.lk/090816/News/nw…
25. A video of IS leader released praising #EasterAttacksLK. This's the 1st time he surfaced since 2014.
Russia, US & Syria suspected he was dead multiple times.
Though the link between #lka is not yet clear, this will inspire further attacks globally.
Russia, US & Syria suspected he was dead multiple times.
Though the link between #lka is not yet clear, this will inspire further attacks globally.
https://twitter.com/Rita_Katz/status/1122901756285992961
26. ISIS (may have) 'funded Sri Lanka Easter bombings with Bitcoin donations'
(Not directly verified, Sri Lankan investigators also suspect rich 2 bomber brothers may have funded it too)
mirror.co.uk/news/world-new…
#lka #EasterSundayAttacksSL
(Not directly verified, Sri Lankan investigators also suspect rich 2 bomber brothers may have funded it too)
mirror.co.uk/news/world-new…
#lka #EasterSundayAttacksSL
27. If true, this's a MAJOR LEAK.
5 days BEFORE
#EasterSundayAttacksLK, Saudi gov odered #lka embassy to,
1. Delete everything
2. Avoid crowds, specially churches on Sunday
After attack, Saudi gov immediately withdrew all staff.
english.alahednews.com.lb/47824/269
newsfirst.lk/sinhala/2019/0…
5 days BEFORE
#EasterSundayAttacksLK, Saudi gov odered #lka embassy to,
1. Delete everything
2. Avoid crowds, specially churches on Sunday
After attack, Saudi gov immediately withdrew all staff.
english.alahednews.com.lb/47824/269
newsfirst.lk/sinhala/2019/0…
28. Still doubtful of the death of the NTJ leader. There's a difference between CCTV footage. DNA test in progress.
He may have set a timer or detonate the bomb remotely at Shangri-La & fled. Specially he had not named a 2nd leader.
dailynews.lk/2019/05/04/loc… #lka #EasterAttacksLK
He may have set a timer or detonate the bomb remotely at Shangri-La & fled. Specially he had not named a 2nd leader.
dailynews.lk/2019/05/04/loc… #lka #EasterAttacksLK
29. 7 trained suicide bombers from Kattankudy, identified as NTJ had been arrested in Hambantota on Monday.
Brought to Hambantota by a brother of Hassim.
Trained to use arms in Hambantota over a long period of time, mainly by Batticaloa bomber.
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/… #lka
Brought to Hambantota by a brother of Hassim.
Trained to use arms in Hambantota over a long period of time, mainly by Batticaloa bomber.
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/… #lka
30. Arrest of NTJ leader's finance operator, 60, Saudi-Educated founder of the Centre for Islamic Guidance in Kattankudy reveals some origins of Wahhabism.
He founded the center in 1990
NTJ leader was a frequent library visitor, reading Saudi literature.
reuters.com/article/us-sri…
He founded the center in 1990
NTJ leader was a frequent library visitor, reading Saudi literature.
reuters.com/article/us-sri…
31. #lka software engineer, 24, under Indian surveillance since 2016, arrested on 25th Apr, played a key role in #EasterSundayAttacksLK
He had 2 separate ISIS court cases in India in 2017.
Directly connected to all bombers & 1st bomb factory.
reuters.com/article/us-sri… #lka
He had 2 separate ISIS court cases in India in 2017.
Directly connected to all bombers & 1st bomb factory.
reuters.com/article/us-sri… #lka
32.1 Connecting (too good to be coincidences) Dots!
#EasterSundayAttacksLK mastermind had an open warrant since Aug 2018, but the MANHUNT STOPPED after the arrest of TID chief Nalaka Silva. He got (falsely) accused of trying to kill president in Sep.
sundaytimes.lk/190526/news/za… #lka
#EasterSundayAttacksLK mastermind had an open warrant since Aug 2018, but the MANHUNT STOPPED after the arrest of TID chief Nalaka Silva. He got (falsely) accused of trying to kill president in Sep.
sundaytimes.lk/190526/news/za… #lka
32.2 It was a previously unknown, single source (brilliantly) manipulated media & accused TID chief.
Which set the stage for #CoupLK & made the gov dysfunctional since Oct 2018. Same person was seen active during recent riots with a gov minister. #EasterSundayAttacksLK #lka
Which set the stage for #CoupLK & made the gov dysfunctional since Oct 2018. Same person was seen active during recent riots with a gov minister. #EasterSundayAttacksLK #lka
33. More SHOCKING allegations against the president on IGP's Supreme Court petition.
SIS ordered Police TID to STOP all investigations of NTJ like groups last year.
IGP was OFFERED a DIPLOMATIC POST if he took the blame for #EasterSundayAttacksLK
channelnewsasia.com/news/world/sri… #lka
SIS ordered Police TID to STOP all investigations of NTJ like groups last year.
IGP was OFFERED a DIPLOMATIC POST if he took the blame for #EasterSundayAttacksLK
channelnewsasia.com/news/world/sri… #lka
34. Russian security council: IS members formerly active in Syria/Iraq behind #EasterSundayAttacksLK
"Now main centered of IS activity are ME, Africa, South/East Asia. IS is now advising followers to continue Jihad movement in their home countries."
tass.com/world/1064593 #lka
"Now main centered of IS activity are ME, Africa, South/East Asia. IS is now advising followers to continue Jihad movement in their home countries."
tass.com/world/1064593 #lka
For the first time, after 423 days, a journalist pressed the former president face to face on whether he accepts responsibility or need to apologize for #EasterSundayAttacksLK
This is his response:
#lka #SriLanka
This is his response:
https://twitter.com/bbcsinhala/status/1273188189797322752
#lka #SriLanka
Oct 31, 2017:
Intelligence (SIS) submitted a report of 94 extremists including NTJ leader, Dehiwala bomber + key members.
In 2018:
SIS warned gov, "if these were not arrested, there will be a terrorist attack"
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/…
#lka #SriLanka #EasterSundayAttacksLK
Intelligence (SIS) submitted a report of 94 extremists including NTJ leader, Dehiwala bomber + key members.
In 2018:
SIS warned gov, "if these were not arrested, there will be a terrorist attack"
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/…
#lka #SriLanka #EasterSundayAttacksLK
37. More concrete proof that the authorities DEFINITIVELY (not a guess) knew that an attack is imminent.
A CID officer involved in Mawanella case & bomb factory informed gov minister's father A DAY BEFORE at 8.12 PM. #EasterSundayAttacksLK
dailymirror.lk/top_story/Hari… #lka #SriLanka
A CID officer involved in Mawanella case & bomb factory informed gov minister's father A DAY BEFORE at 8.12 PM. #EasterSundayAttacksLK
dailymirror.lk/top_story/Hari… #lka #SriLanka
FBI charged 3 terrorists in Sri Lankan custody for the #EasterSundayAttacksLK including 2nd emir of "ISIS in #SriLanka"
After 629 days, 2 #lka govs, 3 investigative commissions have not convicted any terrorist or official for criminal negligence so far.
justice.gov/opa/pr/three-f…
After 629 days, 2 #lka govs, 3 investigative commissions have not convicted any terrorist or official for criminal negligence so far.
justice.gov/opa/pr/three-f…
"There has been collaboration between Muslim groups & parts of security units" -Former PM:
dailymirror.lk/hard-talk/Ther…
Recently, another commission concluded the investigation. #SriLanka's own attorney general only received a redacted copy of the report:
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/… #lka
dailymirror.lk/hard-talk/Ther…
Recently, another commission concluded the investigation. #SriLanka's own attorney general only received a redacted copy of the report:
dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/… #lka
40. A revealing speech by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka about #EasterSundayAttackSL @ the parliament following the commission report.
Except for the last-minute shouting & overly trying to shift the blame, it's a very factual speech.
#lka #Srilanka
Except for the last-minute shouting & overly trying to shift the blame, it's a very factual speech.
#lka #Srilanka
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