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    8 killed, eight injured in blast near Sri Lanka, church and hotel, 207 killed and more than 400 injured

    8 killed, eight injured in blast near Sri Lanka, church and hotel, 207 killed and more than 400 injured
    8 killed, eight injured in blast near Sri Lanka, church and hotel, 207 killed and more than 400 injured

    There are reports of blasts in several places including Colombo on Easter occasions in Sri Lanka. In the serial blasts in different parts including the church, the Sri Lankan rose in the morning on Sunday morning.

    Colombo: The number of people killed in Sri Lanka Blasts in three churches and three hotels in Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) increased to 207 and more than 400 people were injured. Officials gave this information. This is the most horrific attack in the island nation yet. There are about nine foreigners in the dead. Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekhara said that the blasts took place in St. Anthony Church of Colombo, St. Sebastian Church of Negebbo, and a church in Batticaloa during the Easter prayer meeting at 9.00 pm local time. The other three explosions took place in five-star hotels - Shangrila, The Cinamon Grand, and The Kingsbury. In the blast in the hotel, the injured foreigners and locals have been admitted to the Colombo General Hospital. Hospital sources said that 45 people in Colombo, 90 in Negombo and 27 people died in Batiklova. More than 450 people were injured in the blasts. He informed that out of 45 bodies found in the Colombo National Hospital, nine have been identified as foreign nationals. Some of them are American and British.

    Colombo National Hospital spokesman Dr. Samindi Samarkun said that more than 300 injured people have been admitted to the hospital. At the same time, Batiklova Hospital spokesman Dr. Kalanidhi Ganeshalingam said that more than 100 injured people of St. Michael Church were admitted to the hospital. Gunasekhara told that two people were killed in a blast near Colombo Zoo (Zoo) in the southern suburb of Colombo. Police said that when a team of police went to investigate in a house in the Orugodawatta area, a suicide bomber present there took a beating himself. Three policemen were killed in this blast. There have been eight blasts on Sunday. Immediately after the eighth explosion, the government imposed curfew with immediate effect. Gunasekhara said that this curfew will be effective till the next notice. No group has taken responsibility for this attack. In Sri Lanka, the LTTE (LTTE) has carried out many attacks in the east.

    This is one of the most horrific attacks in Sri Lanka's history. Minister of Economic Development and Public Distribution Harsh De Silva said, "Many people including foreigners have been killed." No one has ever taken responsibility for this attack. In Sri Lanka, the LTTE (LTTE) has carried out many attacks in the east. However, in 2009, the LTTE was eliminated. President Maitripala Sirisena has appealed to people to maintain peace. Sirisena said, "I am shocked by this unexpected event. The security forces have been instructed to take all necessary action.

    According to the Sri Lankan police, these blasts have happened in three churches and three hotels and in a guest house. Police have said that the blast has happened in several luxury hotels and a church, while two other blasts have happened in the church outside Colombo. Actually, this explosion took place when people gathered for church prayer at Easter. There was a crowd outside the church. Police said that the first blast occurred at 8:45 am local time. However, no organization has taken responsibility for this attack so far.

    External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said at a series of blasts in Sri Lanka that I am in constant contact with the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on the situation.

    Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said that the explosion took place at the Church during the Easter prayer meeting at 8:45 pm local time. Police said that three churches in the attack - St. Anthony of Colombo, St. Sebastian Church of the West Coast Negombo and a church in Batikloa have been targeted. Three other explosions occurred in Punch Star Hotels-Shangri-La, The Cinamon Grand and The Kingsbury.

    Colombo National Hospital spokesman Dr. Samindi Samarkun said that more than 300 people have been admitted to the hospital. A Facebook post made from St. Sebastian Church of Katuvatpuyuya wrote, "Bombs on our cathedral, please come and help.

    One minister said that the government of Sri Lanka has convened an emergency meeting. All emergency steps have been taken and soon the official statement will be issued. Harsh D. Silva said, "A horrifying scene, I scattered people's bodies around here. Emergency force is posted everywhere. '

    The Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka has also released helpline numbers for Indian nationals. Tweeted on behalf of Indian Embassy, which states that 'Colombo and Batikloa have reports of explosions. We are keeping an eye on the situation. Indian citizens can contact at these numbers for help or for any information: +94777903082 +94112422788 +94112422789 Apart from Sri Lanka numbers, you can also contact these Indian numbers: +94777902082 +94772234176.

    PM Modi condemns

    Condemning the serial blasts in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there is no place for vandalism in the area. PM Modi said that India is with the people of this island nation. The Prime Minister tweeted, "I condemn the horrific blasts in Sri Lanka. There is no place for such vandalism in our area. ' He said that India is in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka. PM Modi said we have our condolences to the people of the deceased people and our prayers for the injured.


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