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Explosions in Sri Lanka churches, hotels

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IANS Colombo
Last Updated : Apr 21 2019 | 10:30 AM IST

Explosions were reported on Sunday at three churches in Sri Lanka as Christians celebrated Easter and also in two five-star hotels, the media reported.

The blasts took place at the St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena, the St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya in Katana and a third in Batticaloa, reports the Daily Mirror newspaper.

The daily said that there were reports of several casualties including foreign tourists.

--IANS

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First Published: Apr 21 2019 | 10:22 AM IST

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