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Seven arrested in connection with Sri Lanka explosions

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Sri Lankan police have arrested seven people in connection with six near-simultaneous blasts at churches and hotels on Easter Sunday, followed by two more.

So far, the death toll from the explosions has surpassed 200, with over 450 others injured.

Three explosions went off in three churches, three in luxury hotels, one in a guest house and a last one at an undisclosed location. All the attacks were carried out in and around the capital, Colombo.

The explosions came as Christians worldwide celebrated Easter Sunday, one of the most important events in the Christian calendar.

Following the blasts, the Sri Lankan government has declared a 6PM to 6AM curfew in the country with immediate effect.

Identities of those killed are yet to be made public, but it is reported that one Chinese national has already been confirmed dead.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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