8th explosion hits Sri Lanka’s commercial capital – reports

Edited time: 21 Apr, 2019 09:49

An eighth explosion has rocked Colombo, Sri Lanka’s largest city and commercial capital, shortly after about 160 people were killed in seven blasts that hit hotels and churches.

The eighth blast has been reported by AFP citing Sri Lankan police.No details regarding its target or casualties have been shared so far.

This adds to the seven explosions that have rocked three churches and four hotels in Sri Lanka so far on Sunday, as the island’s Catholic worshipers were celebrating Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the Biblical resurrection of Jesus.

7th explosion reported near Sri Lanka’s largest city Colombo – police

No group has claimed responsibility for the apparently coordinated attacks so far.
Sri Lanka’s defense ministry has reportedly order a night curfew in the wake of the blasts.

The curfew, declared at about 3pm local time, is set to last from 6pm to 6am.

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