My Prayers With Bereaved Families: YS Jagan On Sri Lanka Explosions

Apr 21, 2019, 20:52 IST

YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the serial blasts in Sri Lanka. Expressing shock at the heinous crime in the Asian nation, YS Jagan said that his heart went out to the families of those who lost their lives and also stated that he stood in solidarity with the country. The YSRCP chief also said that his prayers were with the families of those injured in the blast.

Here's a look at his tweet...

Shocked at the malicious terrorist attacks in Srilanka. Strongly condemn this heinous act, & stand in solidarity with Srilanka at this distressing time. My prayers for the bereaved families and those injured in the blasts.

— YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) April 21, 2019

As per latest reports released by the Store Lankan police, some 207 people have died and over 450 hurt in the serial blasts that ripped churches and five star properties.

There were some eight blasts across the country. Three churches at Negombo, Batticaloa and Kochchikade in Colombo were targeted during easter services.

The Shangri-La, Kingsbury and Cinnamon Grand hotels and one other, all in the capital, were also hit.

According to BBC, a national curfew has been imposed for now "and social media networks have been temporarily blocked.

A foreign ministry official said 27 foreign nationals were among the dead.

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