Government Analyst's Department Confirmed The Deadly Attacks Occurred Yesterday (21)Were Suicide Attacks -Death Toll Risen To 290

Government Analyst's Department has confirmed that the eight deadly attacks taken place yesterday (21)targeting eight places were suicide bomb attacks

Foreign Media has reported that seven suicide bombers had involved in these deadly attacks.

Three churches ,Saint Anthoney's Church in Kotahena ,Saint Sebastian s Church in Negambo anď Zion Church in Batticaloa as well as three five star hotels in Colombo ,Shangri-La,Kingsbury andiCinnamon Grand had been targeted through these attacks as well as  a house in Colombo  .

Meanwhile the death toll of these deadly attacks has been increased to 290 and around 500  had been injured due to the attack.

Around 36 Foreign Nationals were among those killed due to the attacks and another 09 foreigners were missing it has been reported.

Bodies of 25 unidentified foreign nationals are still there at the Colombo National Hospital morgue it has been reported.

Prior Information Provided Regarding Today's Attack Not Made Available To Me And The Cabinet -P.M Ranil Wikramasimghe

Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe

has today (21)stressed that although information  regarding today's suicide bomb attack   has been given to authorities prior to the attack,auhorities not only not paid any attention for that ,Also not inform on that to him and the Cabinet .

Addressing a media briefing held at His official residence Temple Trees this evening ,Premier Wikramasimghe says the explosions carried out in Three churches ,Three star hotels and another hotel and a house today were suicife bomb attacks.In his speech premier has clearly indicated that today's attacks were suicide attacks which was not highlighted by the media earlier.

Few suspects had been already arrested regarding the explosions and even identified where they have resided in and foreign support they have received to carry out these attacks Prime Minister has stated.

"we should not allow terrorism to raise their heads again in our country .Will take necessary action against those who had involved in this incident" he has further said.

A Patient Committed Suicide At Karapitiya Teaching Hospital

A patient in Accident ward of the

Karapitiya Teaching Hospital has committed suicide by jumping from the second floor of a Building attached to the hospital this morning(19).

The deceased was a 52 year old person resided in Denipitiya,Matara area .

The cause behind the suicide has not yet been revealed.

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