US State Department Warns Tourists Of New Possible Attacks In Sri Lanka

The US Department of State has issued a travel advisory following the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, warning tourists of new possible terrorist attacks in the country that could target different locations

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 22nd April, 2019) The US Department of State has issued a travel advisory following the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, warning tourists of new possible terrorist attacks in the country that could target different locations.

"Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Sri Lanka. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas," the advisory released by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security said.

The advisory, in particular, recommends tourists to be aware of surroundings when traveling to tourist locations, to follow the instructions of local authorities and monitor local media among other things.

Eight explosions took place in Sri Lanka on the Easter Sunday, with three churches and three hotels having been targeted. Nearly 300 people were killed and about 500 were injured in the attacks. Citizens of Denmark, Japan, Pakistan, Morocco, India, Bangladesh, China, the Netherlands, the United States, Turkey and the United Kingdom were among the victims of the explosions, according to the recent data. The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka said on Sunday that no Russian citizens had been among those killed and injured.

Thirteen people have been detained in connection with the deadly blasts. Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena is expected to appoint a special committee to investigate the bombings.