August 31, 2019 11:51 AM

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Lankan court orders remains of Easter attacker relocated

Sri Lankan court has ordered police to exhume and relocate the remains of a suicide bomber involved in Easter Sunday attacks after there were protests over his burial in a public cemetery. <br />''<br />''Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said that in compliance of court orders, the remains will be exhumed on Monday and kept in a mortuary until a suitable place is located to bury him. <br />''<br />''Earlier, hundreds of people protested over the burial of terrorist linked to attack at Zion church in Batticaloa, saying it hurt their sentiments. <br />''<br />''The suicide bomber was buried in a Hindu public cemetery after Muslims declined to allow his burial in a community graveyard. <br />''<br />''At least nine suicide members were involved in suicide bombings targeting churches and high-end hotels on Easter day, killing 268 people including 45 foreigners.<br />

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