High Commission of India
Colombo
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High Commissioner attends
the event marking the second anniversary of
Easter Sunday Terrorist
Attack
High Commissioner Gopal
Baglay attended the solemn ceremony at the St. Anthony’s Church on 21
April 2021 to mark the second anniversary of the dastardly Easter Sunday attacks.
He lit a candle in memory of the victims of the attack and prayed for the
recovery of those who are still suffering from its aftermath.
2. It may be recalled that
the High Commissioner had paid homage to the victims at the Church also
on 23 May 2020, first day after the completion of mandatory 14-day
quarantine period subsequent to his arrival to Sri Lanka on 8 May 2020 on
a special flight carrying a gift consignment of essential medical supplies from
India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also paid his respects at the Church
during the solidarity visit to Sri Lanka in June 2019.
3. St. Anthony’s Church was
one of the multiple targets of the Easter Sunday attacks, which also
took away the lives of 10 Indians. These Indian victims fell prey to the
perpetrators at Shangri-la, Kingsbury and Cinnamon Grand Hotels.
4. India and Sri Lanka
cooperate closely in all aspects across the security spectrum. India stands
firmly with the people and Government of Sri Lanka in the fight against terrorism
and also collaborate on curbing various other illegal activities such as drug
trafficking, narcotics etc.
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Colombo
21 April 2021
