Srilanka, April 19 -- On Monday (21), Lankans will commemorate the sixth anniversary of the dastardly Easter Sunday bombings in our country. At least two-hundred and fifty-three persons lost their lives. Another 500 or more were injured in suicide bombings in Colombo (Kochchikade), Negombo, and Batticaloa.
At least 250 people were killed by suicide bombers (who belonged to the Islamic community) attacked churches and hotels on that fateful day. Many feared the timing of the crime and the ferocity of the attacks would lead to another round of blood-letting based on religious identity this time around.
In the immediate aftermath of the bombings there was a danger of retaliatory attacks against the Muslim community in the country. In fact a...