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Six nearly simultaneous explosions struck three churches and three hotels frequented by tourists on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka, killing at least 137 people and injuring many more, according to police and hospital sources.
Multiple fatalities resulted among worshipers and hotel guests, a police official said, adding that at least two of the church blasts were believed to have been a coordinated attack carried out by suicide bombers.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met with senior military personnel in an emergency meeting. He wrote on Twitter: "I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today."
Multiple fatalities resulted among worshipers and hotel guests, a police official said, adding that at least two of the church blasts were believed to have been a coordinated attack carried out by suicide bombers.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met with senior military personnel in an emergency meeting. He wrote on Twitter: "I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today."
Blasts rock 3 churches, 3 hotels in Sri Lanka; multiple fatalities reported