<p>A memo that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-blasts-pm-says-priority-is-to-ensure-terrorism-doesnt-lift-its-head-in-country-212406">warned of a potential attack </a>was circulated a day before the deadly explosions in Sri Lanka, reports CNN.</p>

<p>The memo dated April 11 was signed by Sri Lanka`s deputy inspector general of police.</p>

<p>Titled "Information of an Alleged Plan attack", the memo stated, "The State Intelligence service stated that information has been received regarding an alleged plan of suicidal attack by the leader of `Nations Thawahid Jaman Mohomad Saharan`."</p>

<p>"According to information of that statement, would like you to give special attention and inform your staff to provide special security measures to the areas covered by your division," it read.</p>

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<p>The warning was ignored and no action was taken.</p>

<p>Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has also acknowledged that there was prior information but he was not informed about it.</p>

<p>Demanding serious action as to why the warning was ignored, Sri Lankan Minister of Telecommunication, Harin Fernando, said, "Some intelligence officers were aware of this incident. There was a delay in action. What my father heard was also from an intelligence officer. Serious action needs to be taken as to why this warning was ignored."</p>

<p>At least 207 people were killed and hundreds of others suffered injuries in a series of eight explosions in churches and high-end hotels in Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>At least 30 people, among the deceased, are believed to be<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/3-indians-killed-in-sri-lanka-serial-blasts-ministry-of-external-affairs-212383"> foreigners</a>, according to Sri Lankan authorities.</p>

<p>No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks yet.</p>

<p>Several countries including India, Unites States and the United Kingdom have condemned the attacks.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan Special Task Force raided a house in Colombo`s Orugodawatta in connection with the blasts.</p>

<p>Seven people were also arrested in relation to the attacks by the authorities earlier.</p>


A memo that warned of a potential attack was circulated a day before the deadly explosions in Sri Lanka, reports CNN. The memo dated April 11 was signed by Sri Lanka`s deputy inspector general of police.

A memo that warned of a potential attack was circulated a day before the deadly explosions in Sri Lanka, reports CNN. The memo dated April 11 was signed by Sri Lanka`s deputy inspector general of police. Titled "Information of an Alleged Plan attack", the memo stated, "The State Intelligence service stated that information has been received regarding an alleged plan of suicidal attack by the leader of `Nations Thawahid Jaman Mohomad Saharan`." "According to information of that statement, would like you to give special attention and inform your staff to provide special security measures to the areas covered by your division," it read. Also read: South Asia unites in Sri Lanka's hour of grief The warning was ignored and no action was taken. Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has also acknowledged that there was prior information but he was not informed about it. Demanding serious action as to why the warning was ignored, Sri Lankan Minister of Telecommunication, Harin Fernando, said, "Some intelligence officers were aware of this incident. There was a delay in action. What my father heard was also from an intelligence officer. Serious action needs to be taken as to why this warning was ignored." At least 207 people were killed and hundreds of others suffered injuries in a series of eight explosions in churches and high-end hotels in Sri Lanka. At least 30 people, among the deceased, are believed to be foreigners, according to Sri Lankan authorities. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks yet. Several countries including India, Unites States and the United Kingdom have condemned the attacks. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan Special Task Force raided a house in Colombo`s Orugodawatta in connection with the blasts. Seven people were also arrested in relation to the attacks by the authorities earlier.

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Easter Sunday (April 21) bomb blasts at three churches and four hotels in Sri Lanka killed more than 200 people and wounded at least 450, police officials said, the first major attack on the Indian Ocean island since the end of a civil war 10 years ago.

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<p>British Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the deadly string of Easter Sunday attacks on Christians in Sri Lanka as "truly appalling".</p>

<p>"The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time," she said on Twitter.</p>

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<p>"We must stand together to make sure that no one should ever have to practise their faith in fear," she said on Twitter.</p>

<p>In her Easter message released just hours before the attacks, May offered her support to Christians around the world who face "huge danger" due to their faith.</p>

<p>May, the daughter of an Anglican vicar, said she would spend Easter "giving thanks in church", but "for many Christians around the world, such simple acts of faith can bring huge danger".</p>

<p>She said: "Churches have been attacked. Christians murdered. Families forced to flee their homes.</p>

<p>"That is why the government has launched a global review into the persecution of Christians.</p>

<p>"We must stand up for the right of everyone, no matter what their religion, to practise their faith in peace."</p>

<p>A string of blasts ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services in Sri Lanka on Sunday.</p>

<p>Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt branded the attacks as "wicked".</p>

<p>He tweeted: "I'm deeply shocked and saddened by the horrifying attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>"To target those gathered for worship on Easter Sunday is particularly wicked.</p>


British Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the deadly string of Easter Sunday attacks on Christians in Sri Lanka as "truly appalling". "The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time," she said on Twitter.

British Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the deadly string of Easter Sunday attacks on Christians in Sri Lanka as "truly appalling". "The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time," she said on Twitter. The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time. We must stand together to make sure that no one should ever have to practise their faith in fear. — Theresa May (@theresa_may) April 21, 2019 × "We must stand together to make sure that no one should ever have to practise their faith in fear," she said on Twitter. In her Easter message released just hours before the attacks, May offered her support to Christians around the world who face "huge danger" due to their faith. May, the daughter of an Anglican vicar, said she would spend Easter "giving thanks in church", but "for many Christians around the world, such simple acts of faith can bring huge danger". She said: "Churches have been attacked. Christians murdered. Families forced to flee their homes. "That is why the government has launched a global review into the persecution of Christians. "We must stand up for the right of everyone, no matter what their religion, to practise their faith in peace." A string of blasts ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services in Sri Lanka on Sunday. Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt branded the attacks as "wicked". He tweeted: "I'm deeply shocked and saddened by the horrifying attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka. "To target those gathered for worship on Easter Sunday is particularly wicked.

Sri Lanka attacks 'truly appalling': British PM Theresa May

<p>India on Sunday said that it was closely monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka, where six near simultaneous blasts hit three churches and three hotels on Easter Sunday leaving scores dead.</p>

<p>The blasts occurred at around 8.45 am (local time) as the Easter Sunday masses were in progress in churches.</p>

<p>"Explosions have been reported in Colombo and Batticaloa today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification may call the following numbers: +94777903082 +94112422788 +94112422789," the Indian High Commission in Colombo tweeted.</p>

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<p>Three churches - St Anthony's Church in Colombo, St Sebastian's Church in the western coastal town of Negombo and another church in the eastern town of Batticaloa - were targeted.</p>

<p>Three explosions were reported from the five-star hotels, the Shangri-La, the Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury.</p>

<p>"In addition to the numbers given, Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification may also call the following numbers +94777902082 +94772234176," the high commission tweeted.&nbsp;</p>


India on Sunday said that it was closely monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka, where six near simultaneous blasts hit three churches and three hotels on Easter Sunday leaving scores dead.

India on Sunday said that it was closely monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka, where six near simultaneous blasts hit three churches and three hotels on Easter Sunday leaving scores dead. The blasts occurred at around 8.45 am (local time) as the Easter Sunday masses were in progress in churches. "Explosions have been reported in Colombo and Batticaloa today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification may call the following numbers: +94777903082 +94112422788 +94112422789," the Indian High Commission in Colombo tweeted. Explosions have been reported in Colombo and Batticaloa today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification may call the following numbers : +94777903082 +94112422788 +94112422789 — India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) April 21, 2019 × In addition to the numbers given below, Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification may also call the following numbers +94777902082 +94772234176 — India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) April 21, 2019 × Three churches - St Anthony's Church in Colombo, St Sebastian's Church in the western coastal town of Negombo and another church in the eastern town of Batticaloa - were targeted. Three explosions were reported from the five-star hotels, the Shangri-La, the Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury. "In addition to the numbers given, Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification may also call the following numbers +94777902082 +94772234176," the high commission tweeted.

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