Frormer Minister Rishad Bathiudeen today appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing the Easter Sunday attacks.

Bathiudeen, the leader of the ACMC, is facing severe criticism over his alleged links with extremist groups in the Eastern province.

In addition to Bathiudeen, former Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella was also summoned before the commission this morning.

A number of prominent firgures in the previous government have been summoned by the PCOI to record statements on the matter.