The official says the explosions have caused multiple fatalities among worshipers and hotel guests. One church, St. Anthony's Shrine, and the three hotels are in Colombo and are frequented by foreign tourists. The other two churches are in Negombo, a Catholic majority town north of Colombo, and the eastern town of Batticaloa. Earlier reports said witnesses reported two explosions at two churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, causing casualties among worshippers. The first blast ripped through St. Anthony's Shrine in Colombo.

Source: The Telegraph April 21, 2019 05:15 UTC