Easter Day bomb blasts kill more than 20 in Sri Lankan churches, hotels

Published On: April 21, 2019 11:37 AM NPT By: Reuters

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COLOMBO, April 21: Easter Day bomb blasts at three Sri Lankan churches and three hotels killed more than 20 people and wounded nearly 300, a hospital official and police sources said.

Colombo National Hospital Director Samindi Samrakoon said she knew of at least 20 deaths and 280 people injured.

A police spokesman said that three churches and three hotels were hit.

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