Sri Lanka enacted an emergency law Tuesday, giving police and the military special powers to counter militant strikes, as the death toll from the Easter Sunday bombings rose to 310.
Details: Police have now arrested 40 suspects linked to the attacks on churches and hotels frequented by tourists. Among them is the driver of a van allegedly used by suicide bombers involved in one of the attacks, AP reports. The FBI will assist in the investigation.
The big picture: Sri Lanka began a national day of mourning, as relatives began to bury loved ones killed in the attacks.
Mass funeral commences at Katuapitiya St. Sebastian church, the scene of the heinous terrorist attack #SriLanka #lka #EasterSundayAttacksLK pic.twitter.com/phn0BgXrnl
— Vidiyal.lk (@Vidiyallk) April 23, 2019
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