The death toll from attacks on churches and luxury hotels across Sri Lanka rose significantly to 290, and about 500 people were also wounded, police said on Monday. Five Indians were among those killed in the bombings in Sri Lanka, confirmed EAM Sushma Swaraj on Monday. Also Watch - At least 160 killed, 400 injured in multiple blasts in Sri LankaSri Lankan authorities have arrested 24 people from the minority Muslim community in connection with the multiple blasts that rocked the island nation on Sunday, reported news agency PTI. There was still a heavy security presence at the city’s St Sebastien’s Church, the scene of one of the devastating blasts. Also Read | Sri Lanka bomber queued at hotel buffet then unleashed devastationAt least two of the explosions involved suicide bombers, including one who lined up at a hotel breakfast buffet before unleashing carnage.

Source: Hindustan Times April 22, 2019 02:21 UTC