87 detonators found: Lanka Police

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Curfew has been announced in Sri Lanka from 2000 hrs to early morning 0400 hrs.

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Shangri La Hotel in Sri Lanka closed until further notice after the hotel was attacked. According to the Hotel, they will release further information later on.

A suicide bomber attacked the hotel according to the Police.

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Health Miniter of Lanka Rajitha Senaratne stated that the attack was by a Sri Lankan militery group.

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Tuesday, April 23 has been declared as a day of national mourning for Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lankan government believes that local extremist group National Thowheed Jama'ath is behind the attacks.

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State of emergency has been declared in Sri Lanka, effective from midnight Monday, following Easter attacks.

Full authority is granted to the security forces to take all necessary measures to ensure public safety and stop terrorism.

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According to the spokesperson for Sri Lanka's cabinet, it is believed that an international organization aided in planning the attacks.

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Sri Lanka police report that 87 detonators used for bomb blasting were found near Bastian Mawatha private bus stand in Pettah.

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Suspicious parcel was found near Kochchikade Church. Police are evacuating the area.

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A small bomb was uncovered inside a vehicle in Kochchikade. However, the bomb went off during a defusing attempt.

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The last bomb was reportedly found in the vehicle used by terrorists to reach Kochchikade Church. Explosives were found in the vehicle.

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Road Development Authority announced expressways can only be crossed after paying a fee, between 1800 hrs and 2100 hrs late Monday.

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Fort Area was also evacuated on Monday evening after uncovering a suspicious object.

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Two more suspects were arrested from Enderamulla on Monday.

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Suspected vehicle was inspected on Colombo-Negambo road. However, no weapons or explosives were found.

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A team from Interpol was deployed in Sri Lanka and is currently aiding authorities in their investigations.

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