360 killed in terrorist blasts targeting Easter in Sri Lanka

[xyxmt]

That's the problem. For some people only followers of their religion are human being. And they cry when others follow the same principle.
On topic,
Sri Lanka must bring all culprit to the book as soon as possible and clean them like they cleaned LTTE. Only terror can defeat terror.

looking at whats going on in India, your statement hold some weight.

 

[Knight Rider]

Tamil tiger Raw hindu brahmin extremists are involved. For decades Sri lankan Christians have been suffering from Tamil tigers extremists hindu infestation. Tamil tigers terrorists cult should be executed already.

 

[xyxmt]

The scale of this points to some organized entity who has experience in doing this kind of sabotage in neighboring countries. Sri Lank will pay the price to let Indian in freely once again.

 

[SIPRA]

Bhai ismein India-Pakistan angle kahaan se aa gaya. Neither of the countries are involved.

Whatever happens, anywhere in the world, it is the utmost job of us Pakistanis and Indians, at once, to pounce upon each other, for a kick.

 

[KhalaiMakhlooq]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1119936711973322754

 

[Tom M]

There is reasonable cause to believe that foreign elements were involved.

But will never show or explain this "reasonable cause".

And this is exactly called conspiracy theory, nothing else. Even the Sri-Lankan's haven't shared the same doubt yet. LOL

Pakistan hates Christians? Is that what your propaganda media told you?

Yes there maybe some extremists in Pakistan, but they even hate fellow Muslims.

Read why and to what I replied like that Mr. Genius.

 

[BDforever]

update: 7 arrested, no details

 

[pak-marine]

Death toll from Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka rises to 207; 450 injured
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Sri Lankan soldiers secure the area around St. Anthony's Shrine after a blast in Colombo. ─ AP

Sri Lankan military officials stand guard in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine. ─ Reuters

A shoe of a victim is seen in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019. ─ Reuters

Sri Lankan security personnel keep watch outside the church premises following a blast at the St. Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade, Colombo on April 21, 2019. ─ AFP

Sri Lankan soldiers secure the area around St. Anthony's Shrine after a blast in Colombo. ─ AP

Sri Lankan military officials stand guard in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine. ─ Reuters

A shoe of a victim is seen in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019. ─ Reuters

Sri Lankan security personnel keep watch outside the church premises following a blast at the St. Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade, Colombo on April 21, 2019. ─ AFP

Sri Lankan soldiers secure the area around St. Anthony's Shrine after a blast in Colombo. ─ AP


The death toll from a devastating series of eight bomb blasts that ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services in Sri Lanka on Sunday has risen to 207, police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said. At least 450 people were injured in the attacks.

Speaking at a press conference, he said three people had been arrested in connection with the attacks that also killed dozens of foreigners.

Gunasekera said the police were investigating whether suicide bombers were involved in all of the blasts.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe condemned the attacks ─ the worst act of violence since the end of Sri Lanka's civil war a decade ago ─ as "cowardly", and said the government was working to "contain the situation".

There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the attacks in a country which was at war for decades with Tamil separatists until 2009 during which bomb blasts in the capital were common.

Christian groups say they have faced increasing intimidation from some extremist Buddhist monks in recent years. And last year, there were clashes between the majority Sinhalese Buddhist community and minority Muslims.

At a glance:

• Four hotels ─ Cinnamon Grand, Shangri-La, Kingsbury and Tropical Inn ─ targeted in Colombo
• One church each targeted in Colombo (St Anthony's Shrine), Negombo (St Sebastian's Church) and Batticaloa (Zeon Church)
• At least 47 killed in Colombo blasts: police
• At least 25 killed in Batticaloa blast: police
• At least 67 killed in Negombo blast: police
• 35 foreigners ─ including Dutch, US and UK citizens ─ dead: police
• At least 450 injured
• Curfew, 'temporary' social media ban imposed

 

[AfrazulMandal]

Sri Lanka is sweetly in Pakistani camp already.

We even helped them defeat indian-backed Tamil Tigers.

So why would we attack them?

Most strategic stake holders and geography in the region is already under Pakistani control or disproportionate Pakistani influence is exerted on there (Hint: Afghanistan )

You can keep Nepal and Bhutan

Nobody gives a shit.

Pakistani interests are projected, maintained, respected and/or protected in/by Afghanistan, Srilanka, Maldives, Gulf countries, China and to a large extent Iran.

Pakistan’s deep relations with GCC or China alone is more important and significant than any regional indian alliance. india has nothing similar nor ever will. You have Hasinah though in Bangladesh....keep her, until we decide to topple her for shits and giggles (we wont. She’s irrelevant and we have our hands full with controlling Afghanistan )

You are actually deluded.

Mixing nationalism with Ummah and geopolitical compulsions.

Sri Lanka is in nobody's camp.
They don't hate Pakistan.
But the vast majority of SriLankans are bigoted towards Islam. They have a huge and long history of Muslim hatred and discrimination.

 

[AfrazulMandal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1119860212113002496

When in doubt blame Muslims.

Some Buddhist extremists could be because they are angry at all the conversions recently to Christianity in this area. This area is mostly Buddhists and minority Christian.

Seems like they are learning from Hindus in the neighbouring country.

 

[HAIDER]

The death toll from a devastating series of eight bomb blasts that ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services in Sri Lanka on Sunday has risen to 207, police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said. At least 450 people were injured in the attacks.

Speaking at a press conference, he said three people had been arrested in connection with the attacks that also killed dozens of foreigners.

Gunasekera said the police were investigating whether suicide bombers were involved in all of the blasts.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe condemned the attacks ─ the worst act of violence since the end of Sri Lanka's civil war a decade ago ─ as "cowardly", and said the government was working to "contain the situation".

There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the attacks in a country which was at war for decades with Tamil separatists until 2009 during which bomb blasts in the capital were common.

Christian groups say they have faced increasing intimidation from some extremist Buddhist monks in recent years. And last year, there were clashes between the majority Sinhalese Buddhist community and minority Muslims.

At a glance:

• Four hotels ─ Cinnamon Grand, Shangri-La, Kingsbury and Tropical Inn ─ targeted in Colombo
• One church each targeted in Colombo (St Anthony's Shrine), Negombo (St Sebastian's Church) and Batticaloa (Zeon Church)
• At least 47 killed in Colombo blasts: police
• At least 25 killed in Batticaloa blast: police
• At least 67 killed in Negombo blast: police
• 35 foreigners ─ including Dutch, US and UK citizens ─ dead: police
• At least 450 injured
• Curfew, 'temporary' social media ban imposed

Three churches ─ one each in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa ─ and three Colombo hotels were targeted in the initial series of blasts. Another hotel and an unspecified location in Colombo were struck by two more blasts two hours later.

The death toll included worshippers and hotel guests. The injured flooded into local hospitals, where officials reported hundreds of wounded were being admitted.

Hospital sources said British, Dutch and American citizens are among the dead, with Britons and Japanese also injured. A Portuguese man also died, the country's LUSA news agency reported. Four Pakistanis were among the injured, according to the Foreign Ministry.

Read: 'Pakistan stands with Sri Lanka': Qureshi calls Sri Lankan premier to condemn terrorist attacks

After the eighth explosion, the government declared a curfew with immediate effect and said it would last "until further notice". A social media ban was also imposed across the country. Government officials said major social media networks and messaging apps, including Facebook and WhatsApp, have been blocked to prevent misinformation and rumours.

The nature of the blasts was not immediately clear, but an official speaking on condition of anonymity said police suspects the initial blasts at the churches in Colombo and Batticaloa were carried out by suicide bombers.

 

[KhalaiMakhlooq]

"that,who is not" Google this phrase and you will know

what can i say world is "run by cronies ", or fragments thereof

 

[Gibbs]

The nature of the attack, targeting both churches and hotels, clearly indicates that the real target is SL state, as such, and not Christians, per se. Christians were selected probably, since they are minority and hence a weaker section of society.

Those hotels were targeted because they were full with people at the traditional Easter Sunday Brunch buffets.. Including scores of Western tourists.. Of whole 34 are dead and counting most Europeans, Americans and Canadians

All were suicide blasts in banquet halls and restaurants

This attack was well planned and calculated solely targeting the Christian community, SL being a soft target

Please refrain from making this a India vs Pakistan mug slinging contest, We’re bleeding and in pain and shock.. Take you petty arguments elsewhere

@waz tks bro.. I think you hit the nail right in the head.. This is a message for the wider western community rather than Sri Lanka.. Unfortunately they got a soft target

 

[waz]

Stop with the stupid conspiracy theories, it's simple terrorism, happens everywhere.

 

[Khan_21]

Those hotels were targeted because they were full with people at the traditional Easter Sunday Brunch buffets.. Including scores of Western tourists.. Of whole 34 are dead and counting most Europeans, Americans and Canadians

All were suicide blasts in banquet halls and restaurants

This attack was well planned and calculated solely targeting the Christian community, SL being a soft target

Please refrain from making this a India vs Pakistan mug slinging contest, We’re bleeding and in pain and shock.. Take you petty arguments elsewhere

@waz tks bro.. I think you hit the nail right in the head.. This is a message for the wider western community rather than Sri Lanka.. Unfortunately they got a soft target

I thought Tamil Tigers were dead . Is it them or some other group ?