UPDATE: Death toll of explosions increases upto 290, more than 500 injured

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The death toll due to yesterday's explosions has increased upto 290 while the number of injured persons stands at over 500, police said.

Meanwhile, 24 suspects have been arrested in connections with yesterday's explosions are being questioned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), police noted.

Death toll from yesterday's explosions rises to 262 , 452 injured

The death toll of yesterday's eight explosions has increased further 262, hospital sources confirmed.

Further, the number of those injured in the blasts stands at 452 out of which 261 are being treated at the Colombo General Hospital.

Meanwhile, President Maithripala Sirisena is set to hold a special discussion with the Security Council this morning.

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