By Easwaran Rutnam
The US rejected conspiracy theories being raised with regard to the involvement of US investigators and the military in Sri Lanka.
There were reports that two US investigators were found in a hotel in Colombo with bomb detectors following the Easter Sunday bombings.
Various claims were made over the presence of US officers with bomb detectors.
However, US Embassy Spokesperson Nancy VanHorn told The Sunday Morning that US assistance to Sri Lanka following the Easter Sunday bombings included explosives detection, crime scene investigation, and forensics analysis.
She asserted that everything is being done on the invitation of the Sri Lankan Government and in coordination with the Sri Lankan authorities.
“The assistance we are giving is very specific and short term,” she said.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Colombo also issued a statement yesterday stating that, following the tragic Easter Sunday attacks, US President Donald Trump immediately extended an offer of comprehensive support to Sri Lanka to support investigations and recovery efforts.
The Embassy statement said that the Sri Lankan Government accepted the offer and US teams are already working closely with their Sri Lankan partners on efforts including explosives detection, crime scene investigation, and forensics analysis.
The US rejected conspiracy theories being raised with regard to the involvement of US investigators and the military in Sri Lanka.
There were reports that two US investigators were found in a hotel in Colombo with bomb detectors following the Easter Sunday bombings.
Various claims were made over the presence of US officers with bomb detectors.
However, US Embassy Spokesperson Nancy VanHorn told The Sunday Morning that US assistance to Sri Lanka following the Easter Sunday bombings included explosives detection, crime scene investigation, and forensics analysis.
She asserted that everything is being done on the invitation of the Sri Lankan Government and in coordination with the Sri Lankan authorities.
“The assistance we are giving is very specific and short term,” she said.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Colombo also issued a statement yesterday stating that, following the tragic Easter Sunday attacks, US President Donald Trump immediately extended an offer of comprehensive support to Sri Lanka to support investigations and recovery efforts.
The Embassy statement said that the Sri Lankan Government accepted the offer and US teams are already working closely with their Sri Lankan partners on efforts including explosives detection, crime scene investigation, and forensics analysis.