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A Sri Lankan court sentences former police chief Pujith Jayasundara to death for negligence in failing to

2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings — A Sri Lankan court sentences former police chief Pujith Jayasundara to death for negligence in failing to prevent the 2019 Easter bombings, which killed 279 people. Sri Lanka has n

Published July 31, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings.

A Sri Lankan court sentences former police chief Pujith Jayasundara to death for negligence in failing to prevent the 2019 Easter bombings, which killed 279 people. Sri Lanka has not carried out an execution since 1976. [https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/2026/07/31/sri-lanka-sentences-ex-police-chief-to-death-over-2019-bombings#goog_rewarded (AFP via The Star )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-07-31).