Five days after coordinated bombings on Easter Sunday left more than 350 people dead, SriLanka remained on edge, as officials warned of new possible attacks.
Colombo - Five days after coordinated bombings on Easter Sunday left more than 350 people dead, this shellshocked tropical nation and its capital remained on edge Thursday, as officials warned of new possible attacks and religious leaders canceled services around the country.
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo in a tweet urged people to avoid places of worship because of the risk of additional attacks. The road to the national airport, about 20 miles from the capital, was briefly blocked while security squads searched a suspicious car, and aviation officials said they were banning the use of drones, which have been used by some militant groups to carry explosives. A small explosion was reported in another suburb, but no damage or injuries resulted.
The country's senior Muslim government official, M.H. Abdul Halim, issued an urgent written appeal Thursday asking all Muslims to "avoid gathering" for congregational prayers on Friday and instead to remain at home and "pray for the peace and security of the motherland."
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