The cardinal also accused the authorities of “abducting” those demanding justice for the victims.

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Power gained through blood of innocents will not endure, the archbishop said.

"The report has been a waste of time and a waste of hope to all of us,” he said

A similar incident occurred in September when police found a hand grenade inside a private hospital.

The man was allegedly inspired by the Islamic State terrorist group.

“Why was that? We don’t know if it was an attempt to prevent the discovery of who was actually behind the attack."

Retired Major Ajith Prasanna told reporters Wednesday that Israel took about 18 years to capture Eichmann in Argentina.

The church has requested legal action against both Sirisena and Wickremesinghe for their failure to prevent the attack.

Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa had requested Justice Minister Ali Sabry to do justice by the ex combatants