Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Another explosion is reported from the Zion Church in Batticaloa this morning (21), according to Ada Derana reporter.

Reportedly, nearly 300 persons have been hospitalized following the blast at the Zion Church in Batticaloa.

Police immediately rushed to all affected areas and sealed off the churches and hotels.

Meanwhile, leave of all police personnel has been cancelled with immediate effect on the orders of the Inspector General of Police.

Five other explosions were reported at Kochchikade Church in Kotahena, Katuwapitiya Church in Katana and at Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury hotels as well.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Ada Derana....