Radical cleric Hashim linked to blasts
5 years, 10 months ago

Radical cleric Hashim linked to blasts

The Hindu  

For years, Sri Lanka’s Muslim community warned authorities about a firebrand cleric. Dressed in a black tunic and headscarf, and carrying a rifle, Hashim is seen in the IS video leading seven people in a pledge of allegiance to the group’s chief Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. Sri Lanka’s government has accused Hashim indirectly, saying the Islamist group he was believed to lead — the National Thowheeth Jamaath — carried out the attacks. Hilmy Ahamed, vice-president of the Muslim Council of Sri Lanka, said he had gone to local authorities with concerns about Hashim three years ago. “But nobody thought these people were capable of carrying out an attack of such magnitude.” Ahamed said Hashim, who has also gone by the names Mohamed Zahran and Moulavi Hashim, was around 40 years old and from the east coast region of Batticaloa.

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Ex-Sri Lanka leader denies 2019 bombings were staged to help him win polls
1 year, 6 months ago

Ex-Sri Lanka leader denies 2019 bombings were staged to help him win polls

Al Jazeera  

Gotabaya Rajapaksa rejects British documentary that said the Easter Sunday attacks were carried out to influence presidential election. In the programme broadcast on Tuesday, Channel 4 interviewed a man who said he arranged a meeting between a local ISIL-inspired group, National Thowheed Jamath, and a top state intelligence official loyal to Rajapaksa to formulate a plot to create instability and …

Former Sri Lankan president denies that suicide bombings were staged to enable his election
1 year, 6 months ago

Former Sri Lankan president denies that suicide bombings were staged to enable his election

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday denied allegations in a British television program that Islamic State-inspired extremists were used to carry out suicide bomb attacks in 2019 to create insecurity in the country and help him win election later that year. He said the documentary on Britain’s Channel 4 television was “mostly an anti-Rajapaksa …

Church: Talks on Sri Lankan blasts require gov’t credibility
3 years, 6 months ago

Church: Talks on Sri Lankan blasts require gov’t credibility

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A Sri Lankan Roman Catholic leader has said the government must win back the confidence of the church before the two sides can hold talks on the church’s criticisms of inquiries into 2019 Easter Sunday bomb blasts that killed 269 people. The Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that the Vatican’s ambassador to Sri Lanka, Archbishop Brian Udaigwe, …

Sri Lanka’s ex-president ‘should face charges over 2019 attacks’
4 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka’s ex-president ‘should face charges over 2019 attacks’

Al Jazeera  

Investigation says Sirisena, intelligence chiefs should be prosecuted for failing to prevent 2019 Easter Sunday suicide attacks. Sri Lanka’s former president Maithripala Sirisena and his intelligence chiefs should be prosecuted for failing to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 279 people, according to an investigation. The report by the presidential commission of inquiry said the “balance of …

Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombers inspired by Islamic State, but had no direct link to terror group, claim investigators
5 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombers inspired by Islamic State, but had no direct link to terror group, claim investigators

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka’s former police chief, Pujith Jayasundara, and former secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Hemasiri Fernando, are currently facing criminal charges over their alleged negligence in failing to prevent the attack. Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Easter attacks that killed more than 250 people were carried out by local groups who drew inspiration from the Islamic State of Iraq and the …

Sri Lanka Easter blast mastermind linked to three Islamic State cases in India: NIA
5 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka Easter blast mastermind linked to three Islamic State cases in India: NIA

The Hindu  

Zahran Hashim, the Sri Lankan mastermind of the April 21 Easter attacks in Sri Lanka, has emerged as a common link in at least three Islamic State related cases, including the latest IS module busted in Coimbatore, an National Investigation Agency probe has revealed. The NIA said so far no explosives had been found during searches at the house and …

Islamic State planning 'new strategy' to target smaller countries, claims Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena
5 years, 10 months ago

Islamic State planning 'new strategy' to target smaller countries, claims Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena

Firstpost  

Maithripala Sirisena said the analysis of the explosives and devices taken into custody suggested that the bombs used in the coordinated terror attacks on 21 April, which rattled several churches and high-end hotels across the country, were made locally Colombo: It is quite possible that the Islamic State has launched a “new strategy” by beginning to target smaller countries, says …

India had warned Sri Lanka about Easter bombings in advance on the basis of raids on ISIS modules in India
5 years, 10 months ago

India had warned Sri Lanka about Easter bombings in advance on the basis of raids on ISIS modules in India

Op India  

Several reports have come into the forefront which confirms that the Indian authorities had passed clear intel to Sri Lanka regarding the dastardly coordinated blasts at churches and hotels on the Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka, leaving 253 people dead and several hundred injured. On the basis of these videos, the Indian Authorities identified Hashim as the leader of National …

Sri Lanka bombings: Father, two brothers of suspected mastermind killed in gun battle
5 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka bombings: Father, two brothers of suspected mastermind killed in gun battle

India TV News  

Father and two brothers of the suspected mastermind, Zahran Hashim, of Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka were killed in a gun battle on Friday, according to reports. Mohamed Hashim, along with his two sons -- Zainee Hashim, Rilwan Hashim, seen in a video circulating on social media calling for an all-out war against non-believers, were among the 15 killed …

Sri Lanka attacks: Father, two brothers of suicide bombings' mastermind killed in Kalmunai raids, say relative, police sources
5 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka attacks: Father, two brothers of suicide bombings' mastermind killed in Kalmunai raids, say relative, police sources

Firstpost  

The father and two brothers of the suspected mastermind of Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bombings were killed when security forces stormed their safe house two days ago, police sources and a relative of the suicide bombers told Reuters on Sunday. Colombo: The father and two brothers of the suspected mastermind of Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bombings were killed when security …

Sri Lanka bans two Islamist groups suspected to be behind Easter Sunday attacks; ringleader's family wounded during military raid
5 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka bans two Islamist groups suspected to be behind Easter Sunday attacks; ringleader's family wounded during military raid

Firstpost  

Nearly 10,000 soldiers have been deployed across Sri Lanka to carry out searches and boost security since the bombings in three churches and four hotels, most of which were in the capital Colombo. Colombo: Sri Lanka’s president on Saturday outlawed two Islamist groups suspected to be behind the suicide bombings on churches and hotels while the wife and child of …

Father, two brothers of Sri Lanka suicide bombings mastermind killed
5 years, 10 months ago

Father, two brothers of Sri Lanka suicide bombings mastermind killed

India Today  

The father and two brothers of the suspected mastermind of Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bombings were killed when security forces stormed their safe house two days ago, police sources and a relative of the suicide bombers told Reuters on Sunday. Zainee Hashim, Rilwan Hashim and their father Mohamed Hashim, who were seen in a video circulating on social media calling …

Sri Lanka: 16 people killed in shootout between police and militants
5 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka: 16 people killed in shootout between police and militants

CNN  

Sainthamaruthu, Sri Lanka CNN — Ten civilians – including six children – are dead along with six suspected terrorists after a shootout between police and alleged militants late Friday in eastern Sri Lanka, authorities said. At least two suspected terrorists are on the run following an explosion that witnesses told CNN turned a house in Sainthamaruthu “into fire.” Police and …

Sri Lanka Easter blasts: Suspected mastermind Zahran Hashim spent time in south India, says top military source
5 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka Easter blasts: Suspected mastermind Zahran Hashim spent time in south India, says top military source

The Hindu  

Zahran Hashim, believed to have masterminded the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka, spent “substantial” time in “south India,” a top Sri Lankan military source said on Friday. The first hints of Hashim’s doctrinal videos, to likely radicalise youth, emerged when Indian authorities interrogated seven members of a group whose leader, officials found, was a follower of Hashim. ‘Hashim, a Shangri-La …

Islamist terror leader wanted for Sri Lanka bombings was one of the suicide bombers, died in a hotel bombing
5 years, 10 months ago

Islamist terror leader wanted for Sri Lanka bombings was one of the suicide bombers, died in a hotel bombing

Op India  

Zahran Hashim, an Islamist extremist wanted for the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka was killed during the attack at Hotel Shangri-La. President Maithripala Sirisena told reporters, “What intelligence agencies have told me is that Zahran was killed during the Shangri-La attack”. He also said that a second bomber, identified as “Ilham”, had accompanied Hashim while he was leading the attack. …

Sri Lanka blasts: Muslim leaders in key accused Zahran Hashim’s hometown Kattankudy raised alarm ‘years ago’ – Firstpost
5 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka blasts: Muslim leaders in key accused Zahran Hashim’s hometown Kattankudy raised alarm ‘years ago’ – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Zahran Hashim’s sword-wielding zealotry fuelled fears in the sleepy east coast town of Kattankudy long before the cleric became Sri Lanka’s most wanted man over the horrific Easter Sunday suicide attacks. Kattankudy: Zahran Hashim’s sword-wielding zealotry fuelled fears in the sleepy east coast town of Kattankudy long before the cleric became Sri Lanka’s most wanted man over the horrific Easter …

Sri Lanka bomb blasts: Maithripala Sirisena says key accused Zahran Hashim was killed during attack on Shangri-La hotel
5 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka bomb blasts: Maithripala Sirisena says key accused Zahran Hashim was killed during attack on Shangri-La hotel

Firstpost  

An Islamic extremist believed to have played a key role in Sri Lanka’s deadly Easter bombings led an attack against a Colombo hotel, the country’s president confirmed on Friday. Colombo: An Islamic extremist believed to have played a key role in Sri Lanka’s deadly Easter bombings led an attack against a Colombo hotel, the country’s president confirmed on Friday. “What …

Blast in Sri Lankan town Pugoda, no casualties
5 years, 10 months ago

Blast in Sri Lankan town Pugoda, no casualties

India Today  

An explosion occurred in a town east of the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, on Thursday but there were no casualties, a police spokesman said. The blast came at a time of high tension in Sri Lanka following the Easter Sunday suicide bomber attacks on the island state that killed 359 people and wounded about 500. The government has said the …

Sri Lanka bombings: Who are the National Thowheed Jamath?
5 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka bombings: Who are the National Thowheed Jamath?

Al Jazeera  

The little-known Muslim group is suspected of being involved in the Easter Sunday bombings that killed 359 people. Muslims make up only 9.7 percent of Sri Lanka’s population, and Carle said the NTJ appeared to be “very small” in size. “Sri Lanka Thowheed Jamath has no connection whatsoever with the bombings and has no connection with the organisation suspected to …

Sri Lanka bombings: Eighth British victim Lorraine Campbell was 'tour de force' who brought people together, devastated family say
5 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka bombings: Eighth British victim Lorraine Campbell was 'tour de force' who brought people together, devastated family say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The eighth British victim known …

How India may have given Sri Lanka its most stark warning
5 years, 11 months ago

How India may have given Sri Lanka its most stark warning

Live Mint  

New Delhi: On 26 February, India’s National Investigation Agency provided Sri Lanka its biggest clue to the Easter bombings that killed at least 359 people in a series of eight coordinated blasts: the involvement of Mohammad Ashiq and five others from an Islamic State module in Coimbatore. In the interim, India’s intelligence agencies promptly passed on inputs to Sri Lanka …

Sri Lanka detains 18 new suspects amid overnight frantic hunt for people linked to bombers of Easter Sunday blasts
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka detains 18 new suspects amid overnight frantic hunt for people linked to bombers of Easter Sunday blasts

Firstpost  

The government announced there would be sackings in the security forces and police leadership following Sunday’s attacks on churches and luxury hotels as the death toll in the suicide blasts rose to 359. “Another suspect was arrested at a fourth location.” Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Tuesday that police were hunting for more armed suspects and that further attacks …

Islamic State claims Sri Lanka suicide bombings, says it was behind 'blessed attack' targeting Christians on 'blasphemous holiday'
5 years, 11 months ago

Islamic State claims Sri Lanka suicide bombings, says it was behind 'blessed attack' targeting Christians on 'blasphemous holiday'

Firstpost  

The Islamic State’s claim, accompanied by a photo and video of the men who they said had unleashed the suicide bombings in Sri Lanka, emerged more than two days after the near-simultaneous blasts ripped through three high-end hotels. Sri Lanka’s government had said initial investigations suggested the attack had been carried out as “retaliation” for shootings at two mosques in …

Death toll rises to 359 in Sri Lanka bombings, 18 more arrested
5 years, 11 months ago

Death toll rises to 359 in Sri Lanka bombings, 18 more arrested

India Today  

The death toll from the Easter suicide bombings in Sri Lanka rose to 359 and more suspects have been arrested, police said on Wednesday. The government has said the attacks were carried out by Islamic fundamentalists in apparent retaliation for the New Zealand mosque massacre last month but has said the seven bombers were all Sri Lankan. Meanwhile, in an …

Islamic State releases photos of eight attackers involved in Sri Lanka blasts, but names only seven of them
5 years, 11 months ago

Islamic State releases photos of eight attackers involved in Sri Lanka blasts, but names only seven of them

Firstpost  

Hours after the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the blasts in Sri Lanka on Sunday that killed 321 people, the terror outfit released a photo of eight suicide bombers involved in the attacks Hours after the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the blasts in Sri Lanka on Sunday that killed 321 people, the terror outfit released a photo of eight …

Sri Lanka bombings: Isis claims responsibility for deadly church and hotel attacks on Easter Sunday
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka bombings: Isis claims responsibility for deadly church and hotel attacks on Easter Sunday

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “A security source told Amaq agency the perpetrators of …

Sri Lanka blasts: Two Colombo suicide bombers identified as millionaire businessman's sons, say intel sources
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka blasts: Two Colombo suicide bombers identified as millionaire businessman's sons, say intel sources

Firstpost  

The brothers are believed to have entered the hotels’ breakfast buffets carrying identical explosives-packed bags. New Delhi: Till Easter Sunday morning, Mohammed Yusuf Ibrahim was among the pillars of Sri Lanka’s business community: a respected spice trader, and a leading figure in the Left-leaning Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna party, Ibrahim counted minister for industry and commerce Rishath Bathiudeen among his close …

Sri Lanka minister claims church bombings were 'retaliation for Christchurch mosque shootings'
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka minister claims church bombings were 'retaliation for Christchurch mosque shootings'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sri Lanka‘s defence minister has …

Sri Lanka bomb blasts: Islamic State fighters carried out explosions that killed 321 and injured over 500, claim security sources
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka bomb blasts: Islamic State fighters carried out explosions that killed 321 and injured over 500, claim security sources

Firstpost  

Security sources claimed that those who carried out the attack that targeted members of the US-led coalition and Christians in Sri Lanka on 21 April are Islamic State group fighters Two days after coordinated bombings at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka claimed at least 321 lives and left over 500 injured, security sources claimed that those who conducted the …

[Video] Sri Lanka serial blasts: As ISIS claims responsibility CCTV footage of suspect surfaces- Opindia News
5 years, 11 months ago

[Video] Sri Lanka serial blasts: As ISIS claims responsibility CCTV footage of suspect surfaces- Opindia News

Op India  

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the dastardly Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka that saw over 321 people dead and more than 500 injured across 8 locations in and around Colombo. CCTV footage Video of Srilanka attack suspect ISIS bomber: https://youtu.be/T5rLA7p5Yn4 The AMAQ message reportedly states that the Easter Sunday attacks were carried out by soldiers of …

Sri Lanka blasts: Initial probe shows attacks were 'retaliation' for New Zealand mosque shootings, says Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka blasts: Initial probe shows attacks were 'retaliation' for New Zealand mosque shootings, says Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene

Firstpost  

Suicide bomb attacks in Sri Lanka killed more than 300 people on Easter Sunday. Fifty people were killed in shooting attacks on two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on 15 March Colombo: An initial probe into deadly suicide bomb attacks in Sri Lanka that killed more than 300 people shows it was “retaliation for Christchurch,” the country’s …

Bombings carried out in retaliation for Christchurch mosque attacks: Sri Lanka Minister
5 years, 11 months ago

Bombings carried out in retaliation for Christchurch mosque attacks: Sri Lanka Minister

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s worst terror attack on Easter Sunday, targeting churches and luxury hotels, was carried out by local Islamic extremists in retaliation for the last March 15 mosque shootings at Christchurch in New Zealand, State Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene said at an emergency session of Parliament on Tuesday, citing results of the initial probe. According to an intelligence memo sent …

Sri Lanka Islamic centre merits probe: Officials
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka Islamic centre merits probe: Officials

Hindustan Times  

An Islamic centre in Sri Lanka that hosted several Islamic State recruits from Kerala before they left for Afghanistan or Syria merits investigation, senior National Investigation Agency officials said on condition of anonymity, although they added that there are no evident links between it and the terror attacks in the island nation on Sunday that killed close to 300 people. …

Sri Lanka attacks: Could the Government have done more to prevent the blasts?
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka attacks: Could the Government have done more to prevent the blasts?

ABC  

CCTV footage has been released, allegedly showing a suicide bomber walking into a church moments before killing Easter Sunday worshippers in Sri Lanka, according to Indian media. Key points: Sri Lanka's Foreign Intelligence Services warns of a suicidal bomb 10 days prior to the attack It is unclear if Sri Lanka's President received, or acted on the warning The country …

Revenge for NZ, IS claims responsibility: Latest developments on Sri Lanka blasts
5 years, 11 months ago

Revenge for NZ, IS claims responsibility: Latest developments on Sri Lanka blasts

India Today  

The terrorist group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for Sunday's blasts in Sri Lanka, in which over 300 people were killed, and hundreds more injured. pic.twitter.com/MH6IGLjxrI Harald Doornbos April 23, 2019 'REVENGE FOR NEW ZEALAND SHOOTINGS' Earlier on Tuesday, Sri Lankan junior defence minister Ruwan Wijewardene said the initial investigation of the attacks had revealed that "this was in retaliation …

IS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka blasts, releases photo of 7-man suicide bomber squad
5 years, 11 months ago

IS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka blasts, releases photo of 7-man suicide bomber squad

India Today  

The Islamic State on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the serial bomb blasts in Sri Lanka that killed over 300 people on Sunday. "The executors of the attack that targeted citizens of coalition states and Christians in Sri Lanka two days ago were with the group," said the Site Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadist activities. Abu Ubaida, Abu al-Mukhtar, Abu Khalil, …

Who is behind the Sri Lanka terror attacks at churches and hotels?
5 years, 11 months ago

Who is behind the Sri Lanka terror attacks at churches and hotels?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As the death toll following …

Sri Lanka bomb blasts: Growing divide within government and history of Emergency paint grim picture ahead
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka bomb blasts: Growing divide within government and history of Emergency paint grim picture ahead

Firstpost  

The announcement of State of Emergency in Sri Lanka comes against a backdrop where activists have been campaigning for the removal or improvement of counter-terror legislation in the country In a press conference, Sri Lankan government spokesperson and minister Rajitha Senaratne confirmed that information about possible suicide attacks at Christian places of worship and tourist areas had been shared prior …

Sri Lankan government confirms that Islamist terror group National Thowheed Jama’ath responsible for blasts that killed 290 people
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lankan government confirms that Islamist terror group National Thowheed Jama’ath responsible for blasts that killed 290 people

Op India  

On Monday, the Sri Lankan government confirmed that a local organisation named ‘National Thowheed Jama’ath’ was responsible for the terrorist attacks across three cities of Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday that killed 290 people and injured over 500. According to reports, Rajitha Senaratne, the Sri Lankan Minister for Health addressed the media and said they were still ascertaining that whether …

Sri Lanka bombings carried out by Islamist group National Thowheed Jama’ath, minister says
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka bombings carried out by Islamist group National Thowheed Jama’ath, minister says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Health minister Rajitha Senaratne said seven suicide bombers who …

Sri Lanka Terror Attack LIVE: HDK Tweets Condolence After Ministry Confirms Death of 5 K'taka Residents
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka Terror Attack LIVE: HDK Tweets Condolence After Ministry Confirms Death of 5 K'taka Residents

News 18  

Sri Lanka Terror Attack LIVE: The number of Indians dead in the devastating Sri Lanka blasts has risen to eight, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj confirmed on Twitter today. Sri Lankan authorities have ordered a state of emergency to be introduced from midnight Monday following the deadly Easter attacks, the president’s office said. A local outfit identified as the National Tawheed …

World leaders react to Sri Lanka blasts: Narendra Modi calls attacks 'cold-blooded', Donald Trump agrees to help
5 years, 11 months ago

World leaders react to Sri Lanka blasts: Narendra Modi calls attacks 'cold-blooded', Donald Trump agrees to help

Firstpost  

Religious and world leaders have condemned a series of blasts in Sri Lanka that killed more than 200 people on Sunday, including dozens of foreigners with British, Dutch and American citizens believed to be among them. “We must stand together to make sure that no one should ever have to practise their faith in fear.” Donald Trump: ‘Ready to help’ …

Sri Lanka bomb blasts updates: UN chief condemns terror attack; three Indian nationals killed, says Sushma Swaraj
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka bomb blasts updates: UN chief condemns terror attack; three Indian nationals killed, says Sushma Swaraj

Firstpost  

8:10 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Sri Lanka blast latest updates Parties in Tamil Nadu condemn the blasts in Sri Lanka Political parties in Tamil Nadu condemned the near-simultaneous blasts in Sri Lanka which left over 160 people dead and said Tamil people were also hit in the dastardly explosions. The ruling AIADMK said the blasts have brought indescribable grief and …

Sri Lanka blasts: Researcher points out country is 'ethno-religiously complex'; urges people to not believe some Indian media sources
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka blasts: Researcher points out country is 'ethno-religiously complex'; urges people to not believe some Indian media sources

Firstpost  

Amarnath Amarasingam, a research fellow, described the country as a ‘massive ethno-religious complex’, warning that in the light of the Sri Lanka bomb blasts, reportage by news organisations may go wrong Eight serial blasts left over 200 dead and 500 injured in Sri Lanka on Sunday, when the island nation was preparing to begin Easter celebrations. — Amarnath Amarasingam April …

Suicide bombers involved 2 of Sri Lanka blasts, say reports
5 years, 11 months ago

Suicide bombers involved 2 of Sri Lanka blasts, say reports

Live Mint  

Colombo: Suicide bombers were involved in at least two of the deadly blasts that ripped through churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Sunday killing around 160 people, according to police and hotel officials. The eighth blast, in a house in a northern suburb of the capital Colombo, was caused by a suicide bomber who detonated his explosives when police …

Sri Lankan police chief had warned about the multiple suicide attacks 10 days prior to the attack
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lankan police chief had warned about the multiple suicide attacks 10 days prior to the attack

Op India  

In the latest developments about the terror attacks in Sri Lanka, reports have emerged claiming that the Sri Lankan police chief had made a nationwide alert 10 days prior to the series of blasts which have rocked the capital city of Sri Lanka. Two more blasts reportedly occurred in a hotel near Dehiwala Zoo in Colombo and in Sri Lankan …

Sri Lanka bombing: ‘No one can dry our tears today’
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka bombing: ‘No one can dry our tears today’

Al Jazeera  

A series of coordinated bombings struck churches and hotels on Easter Sunday killing more than 200 people. Early on Sunday, a series of eight coordinated bomb blasts struck churches and hotels killing more than 200 people and wounding at least 450 people in Sri Lanka. We are all in shock, my kids are scared and we are very worried for …

Five injured in Sri Lanka mosque attack
11 years, 7 months ago

Five injured in Sri Lanka mosque attack

The Hindu  

A day after Eid celebrations, a mosque in suburban Colombo was attacked by a mob Saturday evening, leaving five persons injured. Their apprehensions not only highlighted the element of fear cased by the attack, but also reflected the growing concern about a rising anti-Muslim wave in Sri Lanka. On Saturday's attack, Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister Rauf Hakeem – also the …

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