About this informs portal AdaDerana with reference to the order of the Cabinet.
It is noted that the relatives of citizens who died in the terrorist attacks will receive 1 million Sri Lankan (about $ 5.7 thousand).
In this case, the victims will be paid compensation up to 500 thousand rupees, depending on the severity of the injuries.
According to the latest data, as a result of a series of explosions in hotels and temples of Sri Lanka, 253 people were killed.
The Islamic State terrorist organization * claimed responsibility for the incidents.
* “Islamic State” (IG) - the organization is recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated December 29, 2014.