Sources here claimed that this is a typical Islamic State attack – way the blasts have been synchronised and orchestrated. The sites of the attack – churches – was chosen to attract international attention. The High Commission is located a prime location in Colombo and close to sea front. Colombo based sources alleged that Buddhist-Christian tensions have been simmering over reports of conversion and the attack could be a fallout of that. There can be no justification whatsoever for any act of terror.

Source: Economic Times April 22, 2019 03:22 UTC