Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Mohamed Anwar Mohamed Riskan, the sixth accused in the Easter Sunday attacks trial who chose to remain silent and did not present a dock statement during the proceedings, addressed the open court regarding his sentence today (22).

"I am very happy. I don't think you three have the happiness that I have. I understand that, in all good conscience, you cannot give a punishment. This is the first time I am speaking. I followed a policy of silence.

Allah has given me an opportunity. I was found guilty. Even at that moment, I am happy. The situation prevailing in the country has a major impact. We, from our family, have not done any wrong to the aggrieved party. Allah knows that we have not done any wrong. If anyone did...