Easter attack and Disaster Management systems: a sociological study based on Sri Lanka

Abstract

The Easter Attack is seen in Sri Lanka as a result of Man-made disaster. This attack was led by Zahran Qasim the leader of Sri lankan Thowhith Jammath. The attack took place Kochchikade St. Anthonyan Church, Negombo Kattuvapittiya Church, Batticoloa Zion Church, Shangrila Hotel, Kingsbury Hotel Dehiwala Hotel and Themattagoda. A further 290 people were killed and more than 550 were injured in the attack. This study examines what disaster management have been taken by the Sri Lankan Government for this disaster. Purposing sampling was used for this study and the analysis of this study based on secondary data collection using mix study of Qualitative and Quantitative methods, with secondary data collection being Research articles, Books, Reports, Newspapers, Government Documents and internet dates. The study bill analyzes disaster management activities such as Disaster preparedness, Disaster response, Disaster recovery and Disaster prevention or Mitigation. And analyzes have shown that even if no disaster management activities were carried out prior to the Easter Sunday attack that resurrected, there would be better Disaster response, Disaster recovery and Disaster prevention or Mitigation and disaster management.