'Indian Government Source gave prior information about Sri Lankan terror attack': All Details Here

Sri Lanka, who is currently trying to grapple with the aftermath of the terrorist attack seems to be shocked with many questions that are getting highlighted now. Sri Lankan intelligence officials were tipped off by Indian intelligence officers about an attack by terrorists hours before a series of suicide bombings killed more than 300 people on Easter Sunday.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe held a press briefing on Tuesday where he confirmed that India had provided prior intelligence on the jihadi threat. According to India Today, Wickremesinghe  said, they (India) have always shared intelligence with us. There was specific intelligence on this.

Meanwhile NDTV stated that, Indian intelligence officers contacted their Sri Lankan counterparts two hours before the first attack to warn of a specific threat on churches, one Sri Lankan defence source and an Indian government source said. While, another Sri Lankan defence source said a warning came "hours before" the first strike. One of the Sri Lankan sources said a warning was also sent by Indians on Saturday night.

Responding to that, the Indian government source said similar messages had been given to Sri Lankan intelligence agents on April 4 and April 20. Sri Lanka's presidency and the Indian foreign ministry both did not respond to requests for comment.

On April 21, three churches and four hotels were hit by suicide bombers killing more than 300 people and wounding 500. The ISIS has also claimed responsibility for the attacks on Tuesday, without providing evidence of its involvement.