Fifteen of the 24 accused in the case over the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks have been found guilty, while nine others were acquitted of all charges.
According to the verdict, accused Nos. 1 to 9, 11, 15, 16, 18 and 19 were found guilty of the charges against them.
Accused No. 10 was also found guilty, but was acquitted of one charge.
Meanwhile, accused Nos. 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 were acquitted of all charges and ordered to be released.
Court proceedings were temporarily adjourned following the delivery of the verdict and are due to resume for statements from those convicted and further proceedings relating to sentencing.
The case relates to the coordinated Easter Sunday bombings on 21 April 2019, which targeted churches and hotels in Sri Lanka.



