Sri Lanka detains 18 more people over Easter blasts

DN Bureau

The Sri Lankan authorities arrest 18 more people over suspected involvement in a series of deadly attacks.

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Colombo: The Sri Lankan authorities arrest 18 more people over suspected involvement in a series of deadly attacks.

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According to previous reports, 40 suspects were detained in connection to the attacks, Ada Derana news portal reported on Wednesday.

At least six suicide bombers involved in six attacks on Sunday— three at luxury hotels and three at churches celebrating Easter — across Sri Lanka on Sunday. Combined, the attacks killed 310 people and injured at least 500 more.(UNI)

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