The 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, which killed 268 people, were carried out by an ISIS-affiliated cell led by extremist cleric Zahran Hashim, according to a recently published FBI affidavit. The attacks targeted churches and luxury hotels, causing widespread devastation and sparking numerous conspiracy theories.
The FBI report, based on forensic evidence and eyewitness testimony, details the group’s training, ideological indoctrination, and communication with ISIS leadership in Syria. It also highlights the sophisticated planning behind the attacks, including the use of nitrate-based IEDs and the selection of high-profile targets.
Despite continued speculation and attempts to obscure the truth, the FBI’s findings unequivocally confirm that the Easter Sunday attacks were an act of ISIS-led terrorism. The report serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of religious extremism and the importance of upholding truth and justice in the face of tragedy.
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