In mid-September, remotely triggered explosions targeting Hezbollah members' pagers and walkie-talkies rocked grocery stores, homes, and streets, unsettling even civilians unaffiliated with the group.
At his first rally in Jaffna since becoming president, Dissanayake said political prisoners will be freed but refrained from discussing enforced disappearances, a key issue for many seeking justice.
Shivkumar, the man accused of shooting Siddique, was arrested while attempting to flee to Nepal. The accused told the police he was promised Rs 10 lakh for the murder, along with monthly payments.