How would Pujith and Hemasiri face 800 chargers?

Former Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara are now faced with the mammoth task of facing 800 chargers regarding the Easter bombings. 800 charges for trial against Fernando and Jayasundara filed in respect of those killed and injured in the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks at the Colombo High Court have been filed in the Colombo High court.

 

Both are accused of being negligent of duty and causing 275 deaths. Sources close to Fernando and Jayasundara sad that they are considering all possible options to defend themselves at court. Both of them have repeatedly said that they did not receive sufficient support from the then-President Maithrpala Sirisena to perform official duties.