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Easter Sunday attacks: Death toll rises to 321
The death toll from the Easter Sunday terror attacks has risen to 321, State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene told Parliament today (23).
By Sandun Jayawardana
The death toll from the Easter Sunday terror attacks has risen to 321, State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene told Parliament today (23).
Making a special statement in Parliament, Minister Wijewardene revealed that 38 of those killed were foreigners.
About 500 individuals were injured in the attacks, out of which 375 are still receiving hospital treatment, he added. This includes 19 foreign nationals, he further stated.
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