Easter Day bomb blasts at three Sri Lankan churches and three luxury hotels killed 156 people, including 35 foreigners, and wounded more than 400, hospital and police officials said, following a lull in major attacks since the end of the civil war 10 years ago.
These attacks as the first major attacks since the end of the civil war 10 years ago. As per local reports, the blasts in hotels and churches in different parts of the country occurred at around 8.45 am (local time) even as the Easter Sunday masses were in progress in churches.
Cricketing world came together to express their anguish over the attack:
“We as a county need to put away differences and get together at this crucial time to look after one another or we will not have this beautiful country for us or for our children.please don’t spread rumors on social media.We surely don’t need another war.#nototerrorism” wrote Angelo Mathews.
“Terrible news of bombing in Sri Lanka.
Such a wonderful and peaceful country, I honestly can’t believe it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone local and foreign effected by these despicable barbaric acts.
🇱🇰” wrote Dale Steyn.
“Such a sad & dreadful day for our Mother Lankan. My Thoughts & heartfelt prayers to all effected victims. Let’s stay strong and stand against terrorism during this tragic time. Pray for Lanka 🇱🇰” tweeted Chaminda Vaas.
“Saddened to hear about the terror attacks in various parts of Sri Lanka. Strongly condemn these acts of terror. Hatred and violence will never overpower love, kindness and compassion. 🙏🏻 #SriLanka” wrote Sachin Tendulkar.
“Horrible news to come out of Sri Lanka. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts with all ❤️” wrote Brendon Mccullum.
“Minutes after my Easter wishes,horrific news comes from Sri Lanka. Over 700 dead & injured. Shocked, angered, hurt. It’s a time of bereavement for us all. A time of pain, introspection.A time to rise above such targeted hate.Many many prayers for familes uprooted, souls departed” wrote Mithali Raj.
