Book Overview: Colombo Attack (2021)

• Title: Colombo Attack (Sinhala: කොළඹ ප්‍රහාරය)

• Subtitle / Descriptor: Often referred to as Seven Days of Total Terror in Colombo

• Author: Muthumudalige Nissanka

• Publication Year: 2021

• Genre: True Story, War, Crime, Thriller — based on the Sri Lanka Easter bombings
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Subject Matter & Significance

• The book recounts the Sri Lanka Easter bombings, a coordinated terror attack that struck on April 21, 2019, targeting churches and luxury hotels in Colombo and beyond. The narrative focuses on the human stories, resilience, and national impact in the aftermath of the tragedy.
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• This work stands as a poignant tribute to victims and survivors, blending meticulous research with empathetic storytelling. It underscores both the horror of the events and the collective strength that emerged in their wake.
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Historical Context: The Easter Sunday Attacks

• On April 21, 2019, Sri Lanka experienced its deadliest terrorist attack in years: eight coordinated suicide bombings targeted three churches and three luxury hotels, primarily in Colombo, but also in Negombo and Batticaloa.
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• The attacks claimed nearly 270 lives and injured around 500 more.
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• Locations included St. Anthony’s Shrine in Colombo, St. Sebastian’s Church in Negombo, and Zion Church in Batticaloa. The hotels targeted were the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand, and Kingsbury in Colombo.
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• A subsequent explosion occurred during a police raid at a house in Dematagoda, killing three officers.
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Final Thoughts

Colombo Attack is a significant and somber work in Nissanka’s oeuvre—it preserves a crucial chapter in Sri Lankan history through a deeply human lens. By documenting the broader civic impact alongside individual narratives, the book serves as both a memorial and a testament to collective resilience.