Tag: Sri Lanka blasts

PNP to intensify intelligence-monitoring activities following Sri Lanka blasts

(Eagle News)—The Philippine National Police will intensify its intelligence-monitoring activities following the deadly blasts that killed over 200 in Sri Lanka on Sunday, April 21. PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde said this was in light of the “possibility” that those responsible for the gruesome act would seek refuge in other countries, including the Philippines. So far, Sri Lanka authorities have arrested at least 13 in connection with the blasts, which took place as Catholics celebrated Easter. […]

Horrific scenes unfold in Sri Lanka after blasts in churches and hotels that killed at least 156

  Horrific scenes unfolded in Sri Lanka after deadly blasts that ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing at least 156 people, including 35 foreigners. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe condemned the attacks as “cowardly” and said the government was working to “contain the situation”. The Catholic Church in Jerusalem issued a statement condemning the blasts. “We pray for the souls of the victims and ask for speedy […]

Blasts at Sri Lanka hotels and churches kill 156

  A string of blasts ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding services in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing at least 156 people, including 35 foreigners. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe condemned the attacks as “cowardly” and said the government was working to “contain the situation”. Images circulating on social media and local news stations showed extensive damage at one of three churches targeted in the near simultaneous blasts on Sunday morning. Much of the church […]