Sri Lanka Terror Attack LIVE: 99 Killed, Several Injured as Six Blasts Rock Churches, Hotels on Easter Sunday

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has condemned the terror attacks in Sri Lanka. 

I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn about the loss of innocent lives in multiple bombings on Easter Sunday in Colombo #SriLanka.

My heartfelt condolences to the members of bereaved families and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured.#lka #SriLankaBlasts #Blasts

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) April 21, 2019

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed shocked over the terror attacks in Sri Lanka and said, "Intolerance, bigotry & terrorism sadly know no borders or limits. Profound condolences to the families & my thoughts and prayers for that beautiful & tortured land."

Shocked & saddened by news of church & hotel bombings in SriLanka. Intolerance, bigotry & terrorism sadly know no borders or limits. Profound condolences to the families & my thoughts and prayers for that beautiful & tortured land. https://t.co/eU1gKjuOnp

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 21, 2019

The Sri Lankan President Maithripala has expressed shock over the terror attacks across Sri Lanka. "I am shocked and saddened by the situation that has occurred," he said. he said that the investigations has been initiated in the case. "Please remain calm and do not be fooled by rumours," the Sri Lankan President said. 

At least 99 people have been killed, while several others have been injured in the terror attacks across Sri Lanka, the police have said. 

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has condemned the Sri Lanka terror attacks. "All forms of violence are unacceptable," she said in a tweet. 

Saddened and shocked at the disturbing news coming in from Sri Lanka. All forms of violence are unacceptable. Easter is a Festival of Peace. My thoughts and prayers with the grieving families

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 21, 2019

One of the six blasts in Sri Lanka ripped through the restaurant of Colombo's Cinnamon Grand Hotel, which is near the prime minister's official residence.  At least one person was killed in the attack at the hotel.  

The death toll has in the Sri Lanka terror attacks has reached 45 and is expected to rise. 450 people have reportedly been injured. Six blasts rocked Colombo and Batticalao this morning.

Pakistan has condemned the terror attacks in Sri Lanka.  "People and Government of Pakistan stand by people and Government of Sti Lanka at this moment of tragedy and against terror," said Dr Mohammad Faisal, spokesperson of the Pakistan Foreign Ministry. 

Pakistan condemns explosions and terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka at Churches & Hotels, that have led to numerous casualties and immense loss. People and Government of Pakistan stand by people and Government of Sti Lanka at this moment of tragedy and against terror @MFA_SriLanka

— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) April 21, 2019

The Indian diaspora in Sri Lanka has issued the following numbers for Indian citizens seeking help and seeking clarification: +94777902082 +94772234176

In addition to the numbers given below, Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification may also call the following numbers +94777902082 +94772234176

— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) April 21, 2019

The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka has issued the following phone numbers for Indian citizens seeking help or clarification after the terror attacks in Colombo and Batticaloa today: +94777903082 +94112422788 +94112422789. 

The Sri lankan Prime Minister has called for an emergency meeting in view of the ghastly terror attack in Colombo and Batticaloa. Minister of Economic Reforms Harsha De Silva said that the rescue operations are underway and high number of casualties is expected, including the foreigners. He has asked the people to stay calm and not to venture out.

External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, has said that she is in touch with the Indian High commission in Colombo and they are monitoring the situation. 

Colombo - I am in constant touch with Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on the situation. @IndiainSL

— Chowkidar Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 21, 2019

At least 24 people have been killed in the ghastly terror attack in Colombo. The number of injured is reported to be 450. Six blasts in three churches and three hotels rocked the city on Sunday morning. The blasts in the churches took place at a time when people had gathered for the Easter mass. 

The flight operations to Bandaranaike International Airport in  Colombo have been suspended as the airport has been temporarily shut after the terror attack in the city. All the flights have been diverted to Mattala. 

At least 450 people have been reportedly injured in the serial explosions across Colombo. 

The blasts at the churches took place at a time when people had gathered at  Kochikade, St Sebastian and Batticaloa churches for the Easter mass.

As many as six blasts ripped through Colombo on Sunday morning. The blasts were reported from three churches and three hotels.