Deathtoll in Sri Lanka terror spree jumps to 290, about 500 wounded

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22 April, 2019

One of the suicide bombers involved in the Sri Lanka Easter-attacks calmly waited in line f









Sri Lanka bomber waited in 



This was the most incredible article for what it revealed, albeit in an Aesopian fashion. It revealed the details of the last supper of a suicide bomber and even reveals his name, Mohammed. It can't tell us much about his origins though.

I have yet to meet a Buddhist Sinhalese or Hindu Tamil with the name of Mohammed!
Sri Lanka bomber waited in line for breakfast buffet before triggering blast

Newshub,
22 April, 2019

More than 200 people were killed and at least 450 injured in bomb blasts that ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. Seven people have subsequently been arrested while no group has officially claimed responsibility.

The manager of the Cinnamon Grand hotel in Colombo told AFP that the man had checked into the hotel under the name Mohamed Azzam Mohamed the night before the attack.

On Sunday morning the bomber was observed picking up a plate and joining the queue for the breakfast buffet then triggering a blast just before being served.

"There was utter chaos, it was 8:30am and it was busy, it was families. He came up to the top of the queue and set off the blast," he said.

"One of our managers who was welcoming guests was among those killed instantly."

Several hotels in Colombo were targeted in the attacks. The Shangri-La, the Kingsbury, the Cinnamon Grand and the Tropical Inn near the national zoo.

There was no word on casualties in the hotels, but a witness told local TV he saw some body parts, including a severed head, lying on the ground beside the Tropical Inn.

The Shangri-La said in a statement that the bomb hit at approximately 9am local time at its Table One restaurant.

"We are deeply saddened and shocked by the incident and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the casualties and those who have been affected," it said.

The Kingsbury said on its Facebook page: "On behalf of the entire Kingsbury team we share in the shock, grief and mourning of our entire nation in the aftermath of the recent attack."

"Medical evacuation and treatment of the injured guests and employees were handled immediately." The hotel added that it had been "isolated" for further safety checks.

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Deathtoll in Sri Lanka terror spree jumps to 290, about 500 wounded

At least 290 people were killed in a series of blasts in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, updated casualty figures confirm. The government plans to hold a security council meeting to assess the threat level in the country.

In addition, around 500 people received various injuries when eight coordinated blasts struck churches and hotels in the country, as thousands celebrated Easter Sunday, police said on Monday morning, updating the body count from 207 to 290 victims.

Terrorists‘continue plotting attacks’ on Sri Lanka tourist spots, US StateDept warns

Terrorists in Sri Lanka might strike again, the US State Department has warned in its latest travel advisory update, asking Americans to exercise extreme caution following the Easter Sunday bombings which killed almost 300 people.

“Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Sri Lanka. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations,” the State Department said.

Possible terrorist targets may also include crowded places such as transportation hubs, markets and shopping malls, in addition to hotels, clubs, restaurants and places of worship. Americans in the country are also being asked to stay clear of parks, major sporting and cultural events.

At least 290 people were killed in a series of coordinated blasts targeting churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday, while close to 500 people were injured. Sri Lankan authorities continue to hunt for those associated with the attacks. While no group has claimed the responsibility for the atrocity, authorities have already detained at least 24 suspects in connection with the investigation.

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