129 killed, more than 280 injured in serial blasts in Church and Hotels in Sri Lanka

129 killed, more than 280 injured in serial blasts in Church and Hotels in Sri Lanka

 serial blasts in Church and Hotels in Sri Lanka

At least 129 people were killed and more than 400 people were injured in the six blasts that took place together in three churches and three hotels in Lanka. Officials gave this information. This is one of the most horrific attacks in Sri Lanka's history.

Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekhara said that the blast took place at St. Anthony of Colombo, St Sebastian Church of Negembo, West Coast, and a church in Batticalova during the Easter prayer meeting at 8:45 pm local time. The other three explosions took place in five star hotels - Shangriela, 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.

Colombo Blast: We are closely monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka - Sushma Swaraj

The Indian High Commissioner in Colombo tweeted, "The explosions occurred in Colombo and Batticalova today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Indian citizens can call on these numbers for any help and explanation of any kind - +94777903082, +94112422788, +94112422789

Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on the serial blasts in Sri Lanka that she was in constant touch with the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on the situation.