Bomb in Colombo
[July 7, 2004 - 8.45 GMT] 

A bomb exploded in a police station near the Prime Minister’s official residence in Colombo this afternoon, killing six and injuring seven others.

According to Military spokesman Col. Sumedha Perera the blast was caused by a female suicide bomber who had been taken to the station for questioning.

This is the first bomb explosion experienced in the Sri Lankan commercial capital since the signing of a ceasefire agreement between the Government and the LTTE.

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Last Updated Date: July 7, 2004  - 8.45 GMT.