42 killed in 6 different explosions in Sri Lanka

COLUMBO: Six different bomb blasts hit several high-end hotels and three churches in Sri Lanka.

The initial reports said around 80 people were injured, The update coming from Sri Lankan Police sources has confirmed 42 people dead and 160 are injured in six different explosions.

Six Explosion hit three high-end hotels and three churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.

Multiple explosions hit Two Churches in Sri Lanka

Three High-End hotels were also targeted in the capital city including one church.

According to the initial reports, Injured were shifted to the hospitals and Sri Lankan Security forces cordon off the areas.

Three explosions were reported from the five-star hotels, the Shangrila, the Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury, news agency PTI reported.

#Srilanka: Multiple blasts across churches in and around Colombo, hotels on Galle Road, and eastern district of Batticaloa. Official figures of casualties, injured awaited. Army has deployed 200 troops. PM @RW_UNP to convene emergency meeting shortly. #lka via @the_hindu
— Meera Srinivasan (@Meerasrini) April 21, 2019