Serial blasts in two churches and three five-star hotels in Sri Lanka have reportedly led to the killing of 160 people and left more than 300 injured. As per latest reports, the incident took place 8:45 am in the morning on 21 April, Sunday and has brought the country to a standstill.
The death toll is expected to rise as two high-profile hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, have also been targeted. Along with hotels, two churches in Colombo have also been attacked.
People started sending out their prayers and condolences soon after the news became viral on social media.
The cricket fraternity, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, also sent in their concerns after the attack.
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