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On Sunday, during Easter service, a number of churches and hotel chains were attacked in Sri Lanka leaving many dead.
Credits: The New York Times
What Happened?
At least 290 people lost their lives and hundreds more were injured in a horrific series of bomb explosions that took over several churches and hotel chains in Sri Lanka.
Credits: India Today
The blasts occurred around 8:45 a.m. on Sunday just as people came together for Easter service. They hit the churches of Batticaloa, Negombo and Columbo.
Credits: Inquirer.net
What’s More?
Even hotels like the Shangri La fell victim to these blasts, others being Kingsbury Hotel and Cinnamon Grand.
Credits: The Independent
No responsibility has been claimed by anyone for the attacks yet. The Sri Lankan government has also temporarily shut down social media and declared a curfew.
Credits: Business Insider
Our hearts go out to those who have suffered.
