Mass funeral held on Sri Lanka’s day of mourning

The first mass funeral has begun in Sri-Lanka as the country marks a day of mourning for the victims of Sunday’s bomb blasts.

Police in the country said the death toll of the attacks on churches and hotels has increased to 310.

The country has observed three minutes of silence and a state of emergency is in effect to prevent further attacks.

Government has blamed the blasts on local Islamist group called Thowheed Jamath.

Police spokesman today said 40 suspects have been detained in connection with the attack.