Security checks were initiated and metal detectors were used to scan every corner of the busy railway station. The police have also requested citizens to immediately alert the forces if they see any suspicious object or person.
On April 21, Easter Sunday, the terrorist group NTJ had targeted Easter worshipers in Churches and high-end hotels in Sri Lanka hosting international guests with coordinated suicide blasts.
It is no secret that the Islamic terror groups are now resorting to such 'Lone wolf' attacks in western societies, which they refer to as a 'far-enemy'.
Few days back, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan had also warned of 'Pulwama type attack' in the wake of abrogation of Article 370 by Indian government.
Sri Lanka's Deputy Defence Minister has said in the parliament that the suicide bombing was a retaliation to the Christchurch attack in New Zealand last month