Minister Rishad condemns “Vicious and barbaric” attacks on Churches and hotels

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development, and Vocational Training and Skills Development, Rishad Bathiudeen has condemned the “Vicious and barbaric” attacks on Churches and hotels in Sri Lanka.

I together with my family & all MPs & members of #ACMC strongly condemn vicious & barbaric acts unfolded today in #Srilanka!

I #CONDOLE WITH THE GRIEVING Lankans.

We call for strong punishment for ALL involved IRRESPECTIVE OF RANK & FILE.

Let us stand up for a #united #lka !

— Rishad Bathiudeen (@rbathiudeen) April 21, 2019

As the Leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), Minister Bathiudeen together with all Parliamentarians and members of ACMC, “Call for strong punishment for all involved irrespective of rank and file.”

At least 190 people were killed and hundreds injured in explosions across Sri Lanka on Sunday (21), the Christian holy day of Easter. Three Churches and four hotels were targeted.