Multiple explosions have taken place in the country’s capital of Colombo during Easter mass in which over 200 people were injured and several people feared dead in Sri Lanka on Sunday.The police confirmed explosions in at least three churches and two five-star hotels.
Quoting police officials,local media reported that a blast had taken place in a church in Batticaloa. Explosions have also reportedly taken place inside two five-star hotels in the city – Shangri La and Cinamon Grand.
Motre explosions were reported from St. Anthony’s church in Kochchikade while there was another explosion in St.Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya. More than 80 people – including foreign tourists – have been injured while there is no report of any casualty yet.
Initial reports suggest that church-goers may have been specifically targeted on the occasion of Easter.
The Sri Lankan authorities have not issued an official statement yet.
(Awaiting further details)
