Sri Lanka Blasts: 4 Indians among 32 foreign nationals killed; 13 local suspects arrested

Sri Lankan police has arrested 13 local suspects for involvement in serial blasts across the country on Sunday which has claimed lives of 207 people so far.

At least 32 foreign nationals including four Indians are among the victims. Over 450 people were injured and hospitalized following the attacks targeting three five-star hotels in capital Colombo and three churches across the country. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka’s government was aware of information regarding a possible attack adding they will look into why adequate precautions were not taken.

Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe said the names that have come up are local, but investigators will look into whether the attackers had any overseas links. Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has announced appointment of a special committee led by retired Supreme Court judge to investigate the attacks and submit its report within two weeks.

Meanwhile, police curfew imposed across the country since last afternoon has been lifted. The government has imposed ban on social media platforms like Whatsapp and facebook to avoid rumours.