The centre today issued an advisory asking Indian citizens to avoid "non-essential travel" to Sri Lanka, where the situation continues to be tense after the suicide bombings on Easter Sunday that killed over 250 people and injured over 500, in the bloodiest attacks in Sri Lanka.

"In view of the prevailing security situation in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of terror attacks on 21 April 2019, Indian nationals intending to travel to Sri Lanka are advised not to undertake non-essential travel," the advisory issued by the External Affairs Ministry said.

The Indian advisory added: "In case of those undertaking essential/emergency travels, they can contact the High Commission of India in Colombo or the Assistant High Commission in Kandy/Consulates in Hambantota and Jaffna in case of requirement of any assistance."

The advisory said the helpline numbers of the Indian High Commission are available on the mission's website.

The centre today issued an advisory asking Indian citizens to avoid "non-essential travel" to Sri Lanka, where the situation continues to be tense after the suicide bombings on Easter Sunday that killed over 250 people and injured over 500, in the bloodiest attacks in Sri Lanka.

"In view of the prevailing security situation in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of terror attacks on 21 April 2019, Indian nationals intending to travel to Sri Lanka are advised not to undertake non-essential travel," the advisory issued by the External Affairs Ministry said.

The Indian advisory added: "In case of those undertaking essential/emergency travels, they can contact the High Commission of India in Colombo or the Assistant High Commission in Kandy/Consulates in Hambantota and Jaffna in case of requirement of any assistance."

The advisory said the helpline numbers of the Indian High Commission are available on the mission's website.