Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The Centre for Society and Religion (CSR) claims that Sivanesathurai Santhirikanthan, also known as Pillaiyan, and his former media spokesperson, Azad Maulana, had connections with individuals involved in the Easter Sunday attacks.

However, former Minister Udaya Gammanpila, speaking at a press conference yesterday (16), stated that the government's attempt to create a narrative that connects Pillaiyan to the Easter attacks has failed.

Meanwhile, Director of the CSR, Father Rohan Silva, also speaking at a press conference yesterday (16), claimed that evidence has emerged indicating the involvement of local intelligence services in the Easter Sunday attacks.

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