Sri Lanka’s defense minister says seven suspects have been arrested following series of blasts that killed at least 190.
Sri Lankan authorities have imposed 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew after series of blasts.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe called a national security council meeting at his home for later in the day. “I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today.
I call upon all Sri Lankans during this tragic time to remain united and strong. Please avoid propagating unverified reports and speculation. The government is taking immediate steps to contain this situation,” he tweeted.
President Maithripala Sirisena said he had ordered the police special task force and military to investigate who was behind the attacks and their agenda. The military had been deployed, according to a military spokesman, and security stepped up at Colombo’s international airport.
