NYPD Says They’re Monitoring Easter Sunday Attacks In Sri Lanka, ‘No Known Nexus To NYC’
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The New York City Police Department wants New Yorkers to remain vigilant in the wake of deadly blasts in Columbo, Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s defense minister says seven people have been arrested following the blasts that killed more than 200 people.
The explosions in Columbo targeted three churches and three hotels popular with tourists.
At least 450 others are injured.
In a special appeal during Easter Mass, Pope Francis denounced the attacks.
So far, no group has claimed responsibility.
Sri Lankans were placed under a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew in response to the blasts.
Here at home, the NYPD says it’s monitoring the events but says there is no known link to New York City at this time.
“We ask that you remain vigilant & report any suspicious activity,” NYPD Chief of Counterterrorism Chief James R. Waters tweeted.
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April 21, 2019 at 06:43PM
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