At least 129 people were killed in the string of explosions that targeted six churches and six hotels, according to a Sri Lankan state-run daily.
As of 12:20 pm, 500 people were injured, AP reported.
According to the island nation's The Daily Mirror newspaper, explosions were reported as hundreds of worshipers gathered at theSt. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade , Kotahena , St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya in Katana , and the Zion church in Batticaloa to commemorate Easter Sunday .
The other three blasts where reported at the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury five-star hotels in Colombo.
Colombo National Hospital sources said that more than 100 injured were admitted.
An emergency meeting has been called over the attacks, Minister Harsha De Silva said in a tweet.
"Secretary of Defence and I am at Kochchikade Church. We were also at Shangri-La and Kingsbury Hotels. Rescue operations are underway. Many casualties have been reported including foreigners," he said and requested people to stay calm and indoors.
Images on social media showed the inside at the St. Sebastian church with a shattered ceiling and blood on the pews, the BBC said.
No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday that she was in touch with the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo as six explosions hit churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, killing at least 20 people.
"Colombo - I am in constant touch with Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on the situation," the Minister said in a tweet.
The official handle of the High Commission of India in Colombo also said in a tweet that they were also "closely monitoring the situation".
It also provided helpline numbers for "Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification".
The explosions were reported as hundreds of worshipers gathered at the St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena, St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya in Katana, and a third one in Batticaloa to commemorateEaster Sunday.
Blasts where also reported at the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury five-star hotels in Colombo.
As of 12:20 pm, 500 people were injured, AP reported.
According to the island nation's The Daily Mirror newspaper, explosions were reported as hundreds of worshipers gathered at the
The other three blasts where reported at the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury five-star hotels in Colombo.
Colombo National Hospital sources said that more than 100 injured were admitted.
An emergency meeting has been called over the attacks, Minister Harsha De Silva said in a tweet.
"Secretary of Defence and I am at Kochchikade Church. We were also at Shangri-La and Kingsbury Hotels. Rescue operations are underway. Many casualties have been reported including foreigners," he said and requested people to stay calm and indoors.
Images on social media showed the inside at the St. Sebastian church with a shattered ceiling and blood on the pews, the BBC said.
No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday that she was in touch with the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo as six explosions hit churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, killing at least 20 people.
"Colombo - I am in constant touch with Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on the situation," the Minister said in a tweet.
The official handle of the High Commission of India in Colombo also said in a tweet that they were also "closely monitoring the situation".
It also provided helpline numbers for "Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification".
The explosions were reported as hundreds of worshipers gathered at the St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena, St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya in Katana, and a third one in Batticaloa to commemorate
Blasts where also reported at the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury five-star hotels in Colombo.
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