Multiple blasts were reported in Sri Lanka on Sunday morning at three churches and two hotels in Colombo and other parts of the island nation.
Six serial blasts rocked Sri Lanka early on Sunday morning. The explosions hit 3 churches and two luxury hotels in Colombo and other parts of the country, killing at least 99 people.
At least 99 people have died so far while over 300 others have been injured in the blasts early on Easter Sunday morning, local media reported.
Sri Lankan police has said the toll has reached 99 and it is likely to go further.
According to the police, 50 people have died in Katuwapitiya and 25 in Batticaloa.
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted that the Indian government and envoys are closely monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will be holding an emergency meeting to discuss the situation.
The blasts occurred at 8.45 a.m. (local time) as the Easter Sunday masses were in progress, police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said.
Breaking News : Explosions were reported at St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena and St.Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya,in Katana a short while ago, police said. #SriLanka pic.twitter.com/dILNNhaMGf
DailyMirror (@Dailymirror_SL) April 21, 2019
Colombo - I am in constant touch with Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on the situation. @IndiainSL
Chowkidar Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 21, 2019
Three churches - St Anthony's Church in Colombo, St Sebastian's Church in the western coastal town of Negombo and another church in the eastern town of Batticaloa - were targeted, police said.
Three explosions were reported from the five-star hotels, the Shangrila, the Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury.
St. Sebastian's church at Katuwapitiya in Negombo posted pictures of destruction inside the church on its Facebook page, showing blood on pews and the floor, and requested help from the public.
Reports suggest the Christian community in Sri Lanka has been targeted in particular on Easter.
This is biggest such attack on Sri Lanka in several years.
No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
The Indian High Commission has issued helpline numbers in a tweet. Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification may call the following numbers : +94777903082 +94112422788 +94112422789
At least 99 people have died so far while over 300 others have been injured in the blasts early on Easter Sunday morning, local media reported.
Sri Lankan police has said the toll has reached 99 and it is likely to go further.
According to the police, 50 people have died in Katuwapitiya and 25 in Batticaloa.
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted that the Indian government and envoys are closely monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will be holding an emergency meeting to discuss the situation.
The blasts occurred at 8.45 a.m. (local time) as the Easter Sunday masses were in progress, police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said.
Breaking News : Explosions were reported at St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena and St.Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya,in Katana a short while ago, police said. #SriLanka pic.twitter.com/dILNNhaMGf
DailyMirror (@Dailymirror_SL) April 21, 2019
Colombo - I am in constant touch with Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on the situation. @IndiainSL
Chowkidar Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 21, 2019
Three churches - St Anthony's Church in Colombo, St Sebastian's Church in the western coastal town of Negombo and another church in the eastern town of Batticaloa - were targeted, police said.
Three explosions were reported from the five-star hotels, the Shangrila, the Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury.
St. Sebastian's church at Katuwapitiya in Negombo posted pictures of destruction inside the church on its Facebook page, showing blood on pews and the floor, and requested help from the public.
Reports suggest the Christian community in Sri Lanka has been targeted in particular on Easter.
This is biggest such attack on Sri Lanka in several years.
No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
The Indian High Commission has issued helpline numbers in a tweet. Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification may call the following numbers : +94777903082 +94112422788 +94112422789