Easter Sunday Attacks: Five suicide bombers involved

The Government Analyst says it has been confirmed that two suicide bombers were responsible for the blast at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo..

Government Analyst Ariyananda Welianga speaking to NewsRadio also confirmed that the explosions reported at the St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, the Katuwapitiya Church in Katana and Cinnamon Grand, Colombo were carried out by suicide bombers.

Welianga said the determination was made following the observation of remains found at the respective places and investigations in the surroundings of the locations.

Government Analyst Ariyananda Welianga said they suspect that the other four blasts were also caused by suicide bombers.