Sri Lankan media revealed that four Maldivians are suspected to be involved in the 2019 Easter bombings, according to Sri Lanka police.
According to Sri Lanka news 'The Island', Sri Lankan Police's Deputy Inspector General Ajith Rohana divulged that two out of the four Maldivians were identified. However, no arrests have been made.
He stated that the individuals were linked to illegal activity, be it directly or indirectly, related to the deadly terrorist attack on April 21, 2019, which killed 258 people and wounded nearly 500.
The individuals are allegedly affiliated with the Islamic State.
Although certain media outlets have claimed that four Maldivians were under arrest, Maldivian Police Service noted that Lankan authorities did not confirm the matter.
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