New Delhi: India on Saturday issued an advisory asking citizens not to undertake non-essential travel to Sri Lanka in view of the recent wave of bombings in which over 250 people were killed. In the advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said those requiring to under-take emergency travels can contact the High Commission of India in Colombo, the Assistant High Commission in Kandy as well as Consulates in Hambantota and Jaffna for any assistance.

“In view of the prevailing security situation in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of terror attacks on April 21, Indian nationals intending to travel to Sri Lanka are advised not to undertake non-essential travel,” it said. “In case of those undertaking essential/emergency travels, they can contact the High Commission of India in Colombo or the Assistant High Commission in Kandy / Consulates in Hambantota and Jaffna in case of requirement of any assistance,” the MEA added.

6 children, 3 women among 15 killed in Sri Lanka
Colombo: Six children and three women were among 15 people killed when suicide bombers blew themselves up in Lanka’s Eastern province. Sri Lanka on Saturday banned local terror group National Thowheeth Jamath and a group, linked to ISIS that claimed responsibility for the Easter bombings.