71.   Police have so far arrested about a dozen former military personnel, including the alleged main plotter, retired colonel Faruq Rahman, and a former state minister.

72.   Retired colonel Abrahaman Kinana retains the portfolio of defence and national service in the presidency.

73.   The accused include former army officers, including the alleged mastermind of the attack, retired colonel Faruq Rahman and former minister Taheruddin Thakur, both held in prison.