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Another explosion near St Anthony's Church in Colombo

Police around exploded van

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Published : Apr 22, 2019, 4:47 PM IST

Updated : Apr 22, 2019, 11:36 PM IST

2019-04-22 16:44:08

Another explosion near St Anthony's Church in Colombo

Colombo: A van parked near a Sri Lankan church that was bombed on Easter Sunday has exploded, but no injuries have been reported.

Police went to inspect the van on Monday after people reported it had been parked near St. Anthony's Shrine since Sunday.

They discovered three bombs that they tried to defuse.

Also Read: 87 bomb detonators found at Colombo's main bus stand

Instead, the bombs detonated, sending pedestrians fleeing in panic.

A series of bombings on Easter Sunday killed at least 290 people, including at least 27 foreigners.

About 500 others were wounded in the blasts.

Officials said 24 suspects are in custody for questioning

Last Updated : Apr 22, 2019, 11:36 PM IST

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