A Bomb Stored In A Van Near Saint Anthoney's Church In Kochchikade Church Had Been Defused

Special Police Task Force (STF) personal

have recovered a bomb stored in a Van parked around 500 meters away from the Saint Anthony's Church at Kochichikade,Kotahena where an Explosion occurred yesterday(21) ,and exploded it with the van safely this evening(22).

The Van which exploded with the bomb was parked there since last morning (21)and believes to be transported the suicide bomber who had arrived in Saint Anthoney's church for the suicide attack .Another person had also arrived in from the same vsn had disappeared according to the Police.

Special Police Task force personal had recovered the Van with the bomb during a search operation carried out in the area today.When the STF Personal have recovered the bomb inside of the Van they have removed the people around the area and safely defused the bomb according to sources.The bomb was stored in the van to explode it when opening the door in rear part of  the van the sources have added.

During the explosion several buildings around  the area received minor damages it has been revealed.

Meanwhile the image of the suicide bomber who had attacked the Saint Anthoney's  church has been indicated on a CCYV camera fixed nearby the church according to reports.

Police Curfew To Be Imposed From 8 P.M Today (22)Until 4 A.M Tomorrow(23)

Government has decided to impose a police curfew again island wide from 8 p.m tonight (22) until 4 a.m

tomorrow (23)morning due to the tense situation occurred following yesterday's multiple  blasts the Government Information Department has announced  today.

Government has suddenly imposed a curfew last evening around 3 p.m following the blasts and lifted the curfew this morning (22) at 6 a.m .However   most  of  the employees in the government sector have not reported to work until this noon it has been reported.

Shangri-La Hotel Has Been Closed Temporarily Following The Explosions Occurred Yesterday (21)

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The International Hotel management of the  Shangri La Hotel one of the biggest five star Hotels in the country has decided to closed down the Hotel temporarily until further notice following the twin blasts occurred there yesterday (21) it has been reported.

 As a result of the blasts ,all the tourists lodging  at  the hotel left it and some room  bookings too got cancelled it has been revealed. However the  Hotel management has stressed that they will provide  an alternative accommodation for  the affected guests in the hotel and their team will assist the guest requests for transport and flight arrangements.

Following the blasts the Break first restaurant of  the Hotel had  badly damaged  .One of the veteran culinary art experts Shantha Mayadenne and her eldest daughter were among those who had been killed  due to the blasts whilst eating Easter Break first there .

Shangri-La hotel management has stated that three of their staff members were also among those who were  killed due to the incident ."

Following  the blasts security of the Star Hotels in Colombo including Shangri-la ,Kingsbury and Cinnamon Grand hotels which had been damaged due to the blasts,  has been tightened it has been announced.

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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.

Twenty Four Persons Have Been Arrested Over Yesterday's Deadly Attacks

Twenty four persons have been arrested regarding yesterday's deadly explosions occurred in eight places including three churches , three star hotels and two houses according to police.

Dambulla police have arrested two persons who are powerful members of an organized crime group whilst lodging at a lodge in Dambulla town yesterday(21).

The two suspects have charged over attacking Buddhist statues  in Mawanella area it has been revealed.

Colombo crimes division and Criminal investigations Department are currently questioning the suspects according to sources.