Bomb explosion in Colombo [Tuesday , August 08, 2006- 10.05 GMT]

A bomb explosion  took place at Milagiriya in Bambalapitiya at 2.50 p.m. today. Mr. Sivadasan of the EPDP who was injured in the explosion has been admitted to hospital.

His driver was injured while one bodyguard died. Three others in the van also died.

The incident occurred near St. Pauls Milagiriya, a leading girls' school in Colombo. According to sources  an explosive hit the van Mr. Sivadasan was traveling in. Investigations are still underway.

More information will follow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated Date: August 8, 2006 -10.05 GMT

 
 


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