A total of eight explosions rocked Sri Lanka early Sunday morning, killing hundreds. Six near-simultaneous explosions occurred in the Sri Lankan cities of Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa on Easter Sunday. Two subsequent explosions in and near Colombo followed later Sunday.
• Two subsequent explosions were reported. The first, at the New Tropical Inn hotel in the Colombo suburb of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. The second was at a house in Dematagoda, Colombo.• A number of suspects were arrested, though it remains unclear exactly how many, and if they have been charged. "The government has decided to temporarily block social media sites including Facebook and Instagram," read a post to the site."Presidential Secretariat said in a statement that the decision to block social media was taken as false news reports were spreading through social media. The statement added that security forces were conducting comprehensive investigations into the incidents of explosions and that the blockage would be effective until investigations were concluded.
8:00 a.m. EDT: AFP photographers posted images of Sri Lankan authorities raiding a house in the Orugodawatta section of Colombo Sunday afternoon. It is believed the action is related to the bombings: "Government will take every possible action to contain the current situation," Sagala Ratnayaka, Sri Lanka's Minister of Ports & Shipping and Southern Development wrote on Twitter. Ratnayaka also cautioned Sri Lankans to be mindful of rumors posted to social media."I kindly request the public to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement authorities. Beware of rumours and unverified stories that may cause further trouble.
"Sec Defence and I am at Kochchikade church. Also was at Shangri-La n Kingsbury. PM is on his way from Bentota. Emergency meeting called in a few minutes. Rescue operations underway. Please stay calm and indoors. Many casualties including foreigners," he tweeted. Reports also indicate that 295 people have been admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo for treatment, and 73 people are being treated at a hospital in Batticaloa. Injury totals at other bombing sites are currently unknown.
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