It is the first time a top security official has confirmed the militants’ visit to India, which had shared intelligence inputs with Sri Lanka ahead of the attacks. “They have gone to India, they’ve gone to Kashmir, Bangalore (Bengaluru); they’ve travelled to Kerala State. On the possible involvement of a foreign group, the Army chief said that by looking at the pattern of the operation and the places where the suspects had visited, there had to be some outside involvement of some leadership. Asked why Sri Lanka was targeted, Lt. Gen. Senanayake said: “Too much of freedom, too much of peace for the last 10 years. Have trust on the armed forces and the police who will bring normalcy as soon as possible,” the Army Chief added.

Source: The Hindu May 04, 2019 19:01 UTC