Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardene described the coordinated blasts as a terrorist attack by religious extremists.
Post the aftermath of the bomb blast, it has been confirmed that the final death toll has risen to 290 and more than 500 people have been injured.
It absolutely shook everyone. Celebrities tweeted their grief and condolences:
Radikaa Sarathkumar was in Colombo and once she left the hotel to depart, the news of bomb blast reached her.
OMG bomb blasts in Sri Lanka, god be with all. I just left Colombo Cinnamongrand hotel and it has been bombed, can’t believe this shocking.
— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) April 21, 2019
A dastardly act of terror unleashed in Colombo is condemnable, our heart goes out to innocent lives lost in the attack @TamilTheHindu @ThanthiTV @bbctamil
— R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) April 21, 2019
Saddened to see what’s happening in Srilanka. Let’s pray for our fellow brothers and sisters who lost their loved ones.#SriLankaBombings #prayforsrilanka pic.twitter.com/2ZMyfoA1jI
— Hiphop Tamizha (@hiphoptamizha) April 22, 2019
#PrayForSrilanka …one of the worst days in their life. Hope these terrorist acts stop to bring peace there 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/qKAoBG96OS
— BOFTA Dr. Dhananjayan G (@Dhananjayang) April 21, 2019
Grieving as a citizen of the world, can’t fathom the inhumane act that went down in Sri Lanka today. My heart and prayers go out to those affected #PrayForSriLanka
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 22, 2019
Devastated by the news of blasts in #SriLanka. Places of worship and hotels have been targeted. To all those affected, you are in our prayers.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) April 21, 2019
What a tragic Easter Sunday. The devil knows no mercy. To attack families and children when they are most vulnerable… This is beyond comprehension. #PrayForSriLanka
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) April 21, 2019
Saddened to hear about the terror attacks in various parts of Sri Lanka. Strongly condemn these acts of terror. Hatred and violence will never overpower love, kindness and compassion. 🙏🏻 #SriLanka
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 21, 2019
Heartbreaking scenes from #Srilanka. A day of celebration turned into one of tremendous loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to everyone affected by these horrific attacks.
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) April 21, 2019
In solidarity with #SriLanka
Gutted to see the graphic images emerging out of this monstrosity.
Pray for Strength and Peace for the beleaguered Srilankan Christian Community.#SriLankaTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/x6PNJZeNXy— Studio Green (@StudioGreen2) April 22, 2019
Easter is a time of rebirth & joy for Christians – but extremists brought terror & violence to people at churches in #SriLanka today. I am praying for the victims’ families as they mourn. Though we grieve today, terrorists can never take away our faith or love for one another. 🇱🇰
— Malala (@Malala) April 21, 2019
Human beings are supposed to be evolving.. but unfortunately we seem to be regressing..back to when we were animals.. #SriLankaBlasts what kind of ppl take lives and bomb holy places..?? #god has nothing to do with this.. men have bcom animals.. strength n prayers to the families pic.twitter.com/KyaXEnEB7O
— varalaxmi sarathkumar (@varusarath) April 22, 2019
No God would ever want this . #SriLanka.. Will this ever end . So many innocent lives lost . They were probably even praying for this wretched world at mass today . Strength to the families who have lost.
— Samantha Akkineni (@Samanthaprabhu2) April 21, 2019
To think of it, i was there just a few days ago. Feeling extremely sad and angry. What are the times we are living in? Why so much hatred everywhere? My Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. May the departed souls find peace! 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/soM9kkiKRm
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) April 21, 2019
Heartbroken at the news from Sri Lanka. Why do innocent people have to die? What is the point of all this meaningless violence? If only all this energy went into bringing peace, it would unite the world rather than dividing it.
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) April 21, 2019
Stay strong #SriLanka!!
Thoughts and prayers. 🙏— Hansika (@ihansika) April 21, 2019
Sending love and courage to the families who’ve lost their loved ones and wish for a speedy recovery for those injured. It’s upsetting to know that there’s no humanity left in people causing such attacks!
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) April 21, 2019
So disturbed by the #SriLankaBlasts. Such a coward act .. falling short of words. Humanity is dying and how . Strength to the families who have lost their dear ones .. 🙏
— Rakul Preet (@Rakulpreet) April 21, 2019
Devastated to hear about the Bomb blasts in Sri Lanka….
My Thoughts & Prayers are with the People of Sri Lanka….#SriLanka #SriLankaBlasts
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) April 21, 2019
