Ananda Wijepala

Listed from published reports. Appearing here is not a finding of wrongdoing.

Details

Role: Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs since November 2024
Earlier: Private secretary to Anura Kumara Dissanayake; secretary of an anti-corruption secretariat under the 2015 to 2019 government
Party: National People’s Power
Appears on: Easter attacks

Ananda Wijepala / Told parliament he directed the attackers / Suresh SallayAllegation
- AFP: the minister told parliament that Sallay “conspired with and strategically directed Islamic extremists until they carried out the attacks”. Sallay, through his lawyer, denied any involvement.10 Jun 2026 · AFP (via Macau Business) · Sri Lanka says spy chief 'directed' Easter bombings
- AFP: investigators believed the aim was to create chaos and present Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the leader best placed to restore security. Sallay denies the allegations and remains in custody.22 Sep 2026 · AFP (via France 24) · Sri Lanka hands 220-year jail terms to 15 convicted of Easter bombings
Ananda Wijepala / Minister under; former private secretary to / Anura Kumara Dissanayake
- Appointed public security and parliamentary affairs minister in President Dissanayake’s cabinet.18 Nov 2024 · Al Jazeera · Sri Lanka leader reappoints Amarasuriya as PM, retains finance and defence
- Previously the president’s private secretary; he promised a police service free of political interference.19 Nov 2024 · EconomyNext · Sri Lanka's new Public Security Minister promises depoliticized, independent police