Colombo, April 23: The death toll from a string of explosions that rocked Sri Lanka on Sunday has risen to 310 while over 500 remained injured.
Another minor explosion occurred in Kochchikade in Colombo on Monday evening when the Bomb Disposal Squad was attempting to defuse an explosive device found in an abandoned vehicle. But it caused no injuries
So far 26 suspects have been arrested from across the country and search operations were ongoing to nab more suspects.
It said security would remain beefed up across the island nation and urged people to avoid gathering in public places.
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