Suspected LTTE attack on power sub-station [Monday,
January 08, 2007 - 9.30 GMT]
Transformers of an electricity sub-station
were destroyed in an explosion suspected to have been caused by LTTE
cadres, early today.
The attack on the electricity sub-station in the Elakanda area of
Wattala, north of Colombo, took place in the early hours today (Monday,
January 8).
The Media Centre of National Security said the attack on the main
transformer in the sub-station had damaged two other transformers
located there, leading to a breakdown of power supply in then area. The
sound of the explosion had damaged widows of nearby houses.
The Wattala police are conducting further investigations.
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